#D47A66 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with warm, terracotta undertones, #d47a66 feels mellow rather than aggressive. It brings a grounded energy to design, working best as an accent color or a secondary brand tone. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio against this shade, it remains legible for body copy. Avoid using it as a full-page background, as it risks overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #d47a66
What is #d47a66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d47a66 is rgb(212, 122, 102), in HSL hsl(11, 56%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 52%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d47a66?
Is #d47a66 suitable for large amounts of body text?
While #d47a66 offers good readability against white backgrounds, it is best reserved for accents, headers, or buttons. Using this color for long paragraphs can fatigue the eye, so stick to high-contrast dark gray text for your main body content.
Is #d47a66 readable on white or black?
#d47a66 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.