#D47252 Hex Color
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This muted terracotta shade offers a warm, approachable alternative to aggressive, high-saturation reds. Its unsaturated quality makes #d47252 a reliable choice for editorial layouts or branding that needs an earthy, energetic touch. It pairs well with deep slate grays. The hex code is #d47252. With a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible on this background for standard body copy.
Questions about #d47252
What is #d47252 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d47252 is rgb(212, 114, 82), in HSL hsl(15, 60%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 61%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d47252?
Is #d47252 readable on white or black?
#d47252 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.