#D8756E Hex Color
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This dusty, mellow red offers a warm alternative to saturated fire engine tones. The hex code #d8756e provides a softer intensity suitable for accents rather than full-page backgrounds. It maintains a 6.7:1 contrast ratio against black, ensuring readability for small body text. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground the hue and add sophistication to your palette.
Questions about #d8756e
What is #d8756e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8756e is rgb(216, 117, 110), in HSL hsl(4, 58%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 49%, 15%.
What design elements best complement #d8756e?
This dusty red relies on high-contrast grounding to feel sophisticated rather than overwhelming. Use it alongside deep charcoal or dark slate grays to balance its warmth, or place it against off-white surfaces to maintain a clean, modern aesthetic for smaller UI elements.
Is #d8756e readable on white or black?
#d8756e has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.