#D16A51 Hex Color
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#d16a51 is a warm, moderately muted red with terracotta and earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation brings grounded energy to rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and warm accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or cream; black text remains readable at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #d16a51.
Questions about #d16a51
What is #d16a51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d16a51 is rgb(209, 106, 81), in HSL hsl(12, 58%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 61%, 18%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d16a51?
It pairs well with cream, deep navy, and charcoal, which balance its warm terracotta base without competing with it. Choose cream for a softer palette, navy for stronger contrast, or charcoal for a restrained, earthy combination.
Is #d16a51 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#d16a51 reads as a warm red because its terracotta and brown undertones shift it away from blue-based reds. Its muted saturation creates a grounded, welcoming mood, making it useful for autumn themes, rustic identities, food packaging, and understated accent areas.
Is #d16a51 readable on white or black?
#d16a51 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.