#D6705C Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #d6705c is a moderately muted red with soft terracotta undertones. Its medium-light value brings energy without the sharp intensity of vivid scarlet, making it useful for food, lifestyle, romance, and sports branding. Use the hex code #d6705c as a supporting tone with navy or cream; black text remains readable at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #d6705c
What is #d6705c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6705c is rgb(214, 112, 92), in HSL hsl(10, 60%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 57%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6705c?
Is #d6705c warm or cool?
#d6705c reads as a warm color because its muted red base leans toward orange and terracotta rather than blue or violet. Its moderate lightness keeps the warmth mellow, making it energetic without the sharpness of vivid scarlet.
Is #d6705c readable on white or black?
#d6705c has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.