#D16040 Hex Color
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This saturated terracotta carries a warm, fiery intensity that commands immediate attention. Because #d16040 is so bold, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with cool slate grays or deep teal, which grounds its heat. Black text remains legible against this shade, making it a functional choice for high-impact buttons or urgent interface notifications.
Questions about #d16040
What is #d16040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d16040 is rgb(209, 96, 64), in HSL hsl(13, 61%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 69%, 18%.
How can I effectively pair #d16040 in a design layout?
#d16040 commands attention, so it works best as a vibrant accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs beautifully with cool slate or deep teal to ground its intense, fiery heat and balance the overall composition.
Is #d16040 readable on white or black?
#d16040 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.