#D7959A Hex Color
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#d7959a is a light, dusty red with warm pink undertones and low saturation. Its softened character suits spring palettes, baby products, romance, and gentle brand backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or espresso, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable, with about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #d7959a.
Questions about #d7959a
What is #d7959a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7959a is rgb(215, 149, 154), in HSL hsl(355, 45%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 28%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d7959a?
Is #d7959a warm or cool?
#d7959a reads as a warm color because its dusty red base is softened by noticeable pink undertones, creating a gentle, romantic feel rather than a crisp or icy appearance in most palettes.
Is #d7959a readable on white or black?
#d7959a has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.