#D0666B Hex Color
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#d0666b is a mellow, terracotta-leaning red with a desaturated, earthy quality. Because of its muted tone, it avoids the harsh intensity of primary red, making it an excellent choice for a supporting accent color in rustic or traditional design. It pairs well with charcoal grays and cream, offering enough contrast for readable text. Use this hex code sparingly to ground warmer, more active palettes.
Questions about #d0666b
What is #d0666b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0666b is rgb(208, 102, 107), in HSL hsl(357, 53%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 49%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d0666b?
#d0666b works best when paired with neutrals like deep charcoal or warm cream. This combination balances the desaturated red, providing enough contrast for readable text while maintaining a grounded, sophisticated appearance in both digital and print design layouts.
Is #d0666b suitable for text on websites?
#d0666b often lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds, so use it carefully for UI elements. It is much more effective as an accent color or a grounding background element for larger blocks of text set in high-contrast colors like dark grey.
Is #d0666b readable on white or black?
#d0666b has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.