#D47B67 Hex Color
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This muted terracotta shade strikes a balance between vibrant red and earthy, mellow tones. With its desaturated appearance, hex code #d47b67 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal or off-white to keep it from looking washed out. Because it offers strong contrast, black text remains highly legible against this warm, accessible hue.
Questions about #d47b67
What is #d47b67 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d47b67 is rgb(212, 123, 103), in HSL hsl(11, 56%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 51%, 17%.
What color combinations work best with #d47b67?
Because #d47b67 is a desaturated terracotta, it pairs best with neutral tones to maintain visual balance. Use dark charcoal to create strong contrast for readability, or soft off-white and cream tones to highlight the color's warm, earthy undertones without appearing washed out.
Is #d47b67 suitable for text backgrounds?
This shade has a mid-tone warmth that works well for background accents but requires careful text selection. When using #d47b67 as a background, standard black text provides the best contrast and legibility, while lighter text options may struggle unless the background is significantly darkened.
Is #d47b67 readable on white or black?
#d47b67 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.