#D38C87 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated red leans toward a dusty salmon hue. Because it is desaturated, it functions well as a supporting background rather than a loud accent. Try pairing #d38c87 with charcoal gray or deep slate for a modern, grounded feel. Black text maintains excellent legibility against this shade, making it a reliable choice for UI components that require high accessibility standards without sacrificing warmth.
Questions about #d38c87
What is #d38c87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d38c87 is rgb(211, 140, 135), in HSL hsl(4, 46%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 36%, 17%.
Which colors complement #d38c87 in a design palette?
This shade pairs naturally with charcoal or deep slate tones for a modern, grounded appearance. The muted nature of #d38c87 keeps it from clashing with earth tones, making it versatile for both web and print applications.
Is #d38c87 readable on white or black?
#d38c87 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.