#D49D8F Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade of red leans toward a warm, muted terracotta. Because of its ashy quality, #d49d8f lacks the intensity of bright red, making it an excellent choice for soft, grounded branding or cozy UI backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain strong contrast and readability. The hex code #d49d8f works well when you need a gentle, approachable tone rather than high-energy saturation.
Questions about #d49d8f
What is #d49d8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d49d8f is rgb(212, 157, 143), in HSL hsl(12, 45%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 33%, 17%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What makes #d49d8f a good choice for UI design?
This hex color #d49d8f works well for UI design because its muted, unsaturated quality prevents eye strain while maintaining a warm, approachable atmosphere. It is especially effective when paired with deep charcoal text to ensure sufficient readability on soft, cozy backgrounds.
Which color palettes work best with #d49d8f?
Is #d49d8f readable on white or black?
#d49d8f has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.01:1 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.