#D16655 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-light, #d16655 sits between brick red and terracotta, warm without shouting. Its low saturation gives it an earthy, rustic feel that flatters cream, sage, and deep teal. Treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy. The hex code is also dark enough to hold black body text, passing AA at about 5.7:1.
Questions about #d16655
What is #d16655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d16655 is rgb(209, 102, 85), in HSL hsl(8, 57%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 59%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d16655?
#d16655 pairs best with cream, sage, and deep teal, which balance its warmth with cooler, calmer tones. Navy also works when you want a bolder, more traditional palette.
Is #d16655 readable on white or black?
#d16655 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.