#D6685C Hex Color
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#d6685c is a warm, saturated terracotta that feels both rustic and urgent. It lacks the aggression of a true primary red, landing instead in a mellow, earthy space. Use this hex code as a 10 percent accent color to avoid overwhelming a layout, as it can be difficult to balance. Black text is readable here, though understanding what colors make brown helps when integrating it into muted palettes.
Questions about #d6685c
What is #d6685c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6685c is rgb(214, 104, 92), in HSL hsl(6, 60%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 57%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d6685c for a balanced palette?
Is #d6685c readable on white or black?
#d6685c has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.