#D05B61 Hex Color

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This earthy terracotta leans toward a warm, brick red with medium saturation. It brings an urgent, grounded energy to branding, though it can overwhelm large layouts if used improperly. Use #d05b61 as an accent color for a punch of rustic personality. Because it maintains high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible over this hex code, ensuring accessibility for body text.

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What is #d05b61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d05b61 is rgb(208, 91, 97), in HSL hsl(357, 55%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 53%, 18%.

What colors pair well with #d05b61 for a balanced palette?

#d05b61 works best when anchored by neutral tones like charcoal or soft cream to balance its high saturation. For a more adventurous scheme, try pairing it with muted olive or sage green, which naturally complements its warm, brick-like undertones.

Is #d05b61 readable on white or black?

#d05b61 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#D05B61 Hex Color

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