#D18C83 Hex Color
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Pastel red works well as a soft base for spring packaging, baby products, and romantic branding. #d18c83 is muted and warm, with a rosy undertone that keeps it gentle instead of loud. Its low saturation means it holds up as a background, though it can wash out next to white, so pair it with deep navy or charcoal. Black text passes AA on it with room to spare.
Questions about #d18c83
What is #d18c83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18c83 is rgb(209, 140, 131), in HSL hsl(7, 46%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 37%, 18%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d18c83?
Deep navy and charcoal make this pastel red feel richer, while sage green softens it into an earthy palette. Avoid pale grays and whites nearby, since they drain its warmth and make it look flat.
Is #d18c83 readable on white or black?
#d18c83 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.