#D46172 Hex Color
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Brick red with a dusty, terracotta edge. #d46172 reads warm and mellow because its saturation is tempered, so it flatters rustic and autumn palettes without overwhelming them. It works best as an accent or supporting tone; at full size it can turn muddy. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #d46172
What is #d46172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d46172 is rgb(212, 97, 114), in HSL hsl(351, 57%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 46%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d46172?
#d46172 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted olive. Its dusty saturation keeps combinations calm, so avoid bright reds that compete with it for attention.
Is #d46172 readable on white or black?
#d46172 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.