#D86447 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #d86447 is a terracotta red with earthy orange undertones. Its bright, grounded character brings energy to branding, calls to action, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy, cream, or charcoal. The hex code #d86447 supports clear black body text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #d86447
What is #d86447 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d86447 is rgb(216, 100, 71), in HSL hsl(12, 65%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 67%, 15%.
Does #d86447 read as warm or cool?
#d86447 reads as a warm terracotta red because its red base carries clear orange undertones, creating an earthy, energetic feel rather than the crisp, blue-leaning character associated with cooler reds.
What colors pair well with #d86447?
Is #d86447 readable on white or black?
#d86447 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.