#D26969 Hex Color
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#d26969 is a mellow, warm red with muted terracotta and brick undertones. Its moderate lightness gives layouts grounded warmth without vivid scarlet’s sharpness, making it effective for rustic branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and bold accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone with cream or dark navy. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #d26969.
Questions about #d26969
What is #d26969 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d26969 is rgb(210, 105, 105), in HSL hsl(0, 54%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 50%, 18%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d26969?
#d26969 pairs well with cream for a soft rustic palette and dark navy for stronger contrast; muted terracotta or burgundy can deepen the scheme without competing with its warm brick undertones.
Is #d26969 readable on white or black?
#d26969 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.