#D8766D Hex Color
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Less fire-engine than dusty clay, this muted red carries warm, rosy undertones and a mellow, earthy feel. The hex code #d8766d works best as a supporting tone or accent, where its low saturation softens bolder palette choices. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.7:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Try it against deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #d8766d
What is #d8766d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8766d is rgb(216, 118, 109), in HSL hsl(5, 58%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 50%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8766d?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream balance #d8766d, since its muted warmth needs cooler or darker partners for contrast. Navy also grounds it well in brand palettes.
Is #d8766d readable on white or black?
#d8766d has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.