#D8617D Hex Color
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#d8617d is a warm, saturated red with a softened raspberry cast and medium-light value. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sales graphics, sports, romance, and small interface accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside charcoal or cream rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #d8617d
What is #d8617d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8617d is rgb(216, 97, 125), in HSL hsl(346, 60%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 42%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8617d?
#d8617d pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted olive, which balance its saturated warmth without competing for attention. Use charcoal for structure, cream for softer layouts, and olive for an earthy contrast in branding or editorial palettes.
Is #d8617d readable on white or black?
#d8617d has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.