#D7717D Hex Color
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A warm, mellow red with muted pink undertones, the hex code #d7717d brings passion and energy without vivid scarlet’s sharpness. Its moderate lightness works well in branding, romance, food packaging, and sports accents, while navy or deep teal adds contrast. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent; black text reads clearly against it.
Questions about #d7717d
What is #d7717d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7717d is rgb(215, 113, 125), in HSL hsl(353, 56%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 42%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d7717d?
#d7717d pairs well with navy or deep teal for cool contrast, while charcoal, cream, and white create softer combinations that preserve its muted warmth and keep the palette suitable for branding, packaging, and accent use.
Is #d7717d a warm or cool color?
#d7717d reads as warm because its hue stays close to red with a rosy pink bias, rather than shifting toward blue or violet, and its moderate lightness keeps the result mellow instead of vivid.
Is #d7717d readable on white or black?
#d7717d has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.