#D4808E Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated rose leans heavily into warm terracotta undertones. Because it is muted rather than aggressive, #d4808e functions well as a balanced, secondary accent color in modern interfaces. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal gray to maintain readability, as it carries enough weight to support small text. Designers often use this shade to add a hint of energy without overwhelming the viewer.

Questions about #d4808e

What is #d4808e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4808e is rgb(212, 128, 142), in HSL hsl(350, 49%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 33%, 17%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d4808e for a balanced design?
#d4808e works beautifully when paired with neutral tones like charcoal or soft cream to ground its warmth. Because the color is desaturated, it also complements deep olive or muted blues, which create a sophisticated, earthy contrast.
Is #d4808e considered a warm or cool color?
#d4808e is firmly a warm color, leaning heavily into terracotta and clay-like undertones. Its dusty, unsaturated nature keeps the warmth from appearing aggressive, making it a reliable choice for soft UI accents that need to remain readable.
Is #d4808e readable on white or black?
#d4808e has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.