#D28268 Hex Color
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The hex code #d28268 is a warm, mellow red with soft earthy undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create approachable energy rather than sharp intensity, making it useful for food branding, romance, and lifestyle designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream, while black text provides about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d28268
What is #d28268 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d28268 is rgb(210, 130, 104), in HSL hsl(15, 54%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 50%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d28268?
The hex color #d28268 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal, balancing its warm muted red with cool depth and grounded neutrals in balanced design palettes for branding and interfaces. It works especially well as a supporting tone rather than a high-intensity field.
Is #d28268 warm or cool?
#d28268 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by earthy orange-brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than vivid, making it approachable and natural in backgrounds, accents, and lifestyle-focused designs.
Is #d28268 readable on white or black?
#d28268 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.13:1 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.