#D76A71 Hex Color
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#d76a71 is a warm, unsaturated red that feels approachable rather than alarming. It carries enough energy for calls to action without the harshness of a pure primary red. This hex code works best as a secondary accent color in UI design. Because of its muted quality, it pairs comfortably with deep charcoal greys. It maintains sufficient contrast to remain readable with black text for smaller UI elements.
Questions about #d76a71
What is #d76a71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d76a71 is rgb(215, 106, 113), in HSL hsl(356, 58%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 47%, 16%.
How does #d76a71 perform as a primary UI accent?
#d76a71 functions best as a secondary or call-to-action color rather than a primary brand color. Its muted, unsaturated quality prevents it from overpowering the interface, allowing it to draw attention without the harshness associated with standard, high-saturation reds.
What colors pair well with #d76a71 in modern layouts?
#d76a71 pairs naturally with deep charcoal or soft off-white backgrounds to maintain a professional, balanced aesthetic. Using it alongside neutral greys allows the warmth of the red to stand out as a meaningful accent without creating visual fatigue.
Is #d76a71 readable on white or black?
#d76a71 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.