#D1624E Hex Color
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This saturated terracotta possesses a rustic, earthy weight that commands attention without being aggressive. It functions best as an accent or secondary color rather than a dominant background, where its warm intensity can overwhelm. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to ground the hue. The hex code for this brick red is #d1624e, which offers enough contrast to maintain readability with black text.
Questions about #d1624e
What is #d1624e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1624e is rgb(209, 98, 78), in HSL hsl(9, 59%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 63%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #d1624e?
#d1624e works best when balanced against neutral, cooler tones to prevent visual fatigue. It looks particularly sophisticated when paired with slate or soft cream backgrounds, which allow the warm intensity of the terracotta to pop without overwhelming the design.
Is #d1624e suitable for text usage?
While #d1624e offers decent contrast against white or very pale backgrounds, it can be difficult to read at small sizes. Use this color primarily for headers, buttons, or graphic accents rather than body text to maintain clear visual accessibility.
Is #d1624e readable on white or black?
#d1624e has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.