#D8706C Hex Color
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#d8706c is a mellow, unsaturated red that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because of its muted character, this shade works best as an accent color for calls to action or energetic UI elements. It maintains strong readability against black text. While you might wonder about mixing gray into your palette to tone down other reds, this hex code stands perfectly on its own.
Questions about #d8706c
What is #d8706c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8706c is rgb(216, 112, 108), in HSL hsl(2, 58%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 50%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8706c for a balanced interface?
Because #d8706c is muted and approachable, it pairs beautifully with dark neutrals like charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast text. For a softer palette, combine it with a dusty cream or a desaturated sage to maintain a relaxed, modern aesthetic.
Is #d8706c readable on white or black?
#d8706c has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.