#D28873 Hex Color
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#d28873 is a warm, muted red with dusty terracotta and soft brown undertones. Its mellow saturation creates an approachable sense of energy, passion, and warmth without the force of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep teal, especially in branding, food packaging, and romance-focused layouts. Black text remains highly legible on this color, and its hex code is #d28873.
Questions about #d28873
What is #d28873 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d28873 is rgb(210, 136, 115), in HSL hsl(13, 51%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 45%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d28873?
Pair #d28873 with navy or deep teal to balance its warm terracotta character, while muted brown or dusty rose can create a softer, cohesive palette for branding, packaging, and romantic layouts.
Does #d28873 feel warm or cool?
#d28873 reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty terracotta base is softened by brown undertones, creating approachable energy and understated passion rather than the sharp urgency of a vivid red.
Is #d28873 readable on white or black?
#d28873 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.