#D16348 Hex Color
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#d16348 is a warm, fairly saturated red with mellow terracotta and brick undertones. Its earthy lightness brings energy and confidence without vivid scarlet’s sharpness, making it effective for branding, food packaging, autumn themes, and rustic accents. Use it as a supporting color with deep navy or cream; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #d16348.
Questions about #d16348
What is #d16348 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d16348 is rgb(209, 99, 72), in HSL hsl(12, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 66%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d16348?
#d16348 pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal, which balance its warm terracotta-red character without competing for attention. Use cream for a softer look, navy for contrast, and charcoal for grounded text or supporting elements.
Is #d16348 readable on white or black?
#d16348 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.