#D57A48 Hex Color
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This muted terracotta carries a warm, organic weight perfect for branding or seasonal layouts. Because it sits at a moderate saturation, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Black text provides excellent legibility on this hex code, #d57a48, easily meeting contrast standards. Try pairing it with charcoal or deep slate to ground its brightness without losing its casual appeal.
Questions about #d57a48
What is #d57a48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d57a48 is rgb(213, 122, 72), in HSL hsl(21, 63%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 66%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d57a48 for a balanced palette?
Is #d57a48 readable on white or black?
#d57a48 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.