#D4745C Hex Color
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The hex code #d4745c is a moderately light, muted red with warm terracotta undertones. Its restrained saturation brings energy without the sharpness of vivid scarlet, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, and romantic campaigns. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color.
Questions about #d4745c
What is #d4745c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4745c is rgb(212, 116, 92), in HSL hsl(12, 58%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 57%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4745c?
Is #d4745c a warm or cool color?
#d4745c reads as a warm muted red because its terracotta undertones lean toward orange rather than blue. Its moderate lightness and restrained saturation keep the warmth approachable, avoiding the intensity of bright scarlet or saturated orange.
Is #d4745c readable on white or black?
#d4745c has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.