#D8858D Hex Color
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The hex code #d8858d is a muted, warm red with rosy and gray undertones. Its softened saturation feels gentle without losing energy, fitting spring layouts, baby products, romance branding, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep plum, since large areas can feel dusty. Black text reaches about 7.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d8858d
What is #d8858d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8858d is rgb(216, 133, 141), in HSL hsl(354, 52%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 35%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8858d?
#d8858d pairs well with cream for a soft, warm palette, while deep plum or burgundy adds contrast and preserves its romantic character without making the design feel overly bright or busy. Use the rose as a supporting tone.
Is #d8858d warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#d8858d reads as a warm, muted red because its rosy hue is softened by gray undertones, giving layouts a gentle, affectionate mood rather than a vivid or dramatic one. It suits approachable, softly romantic visual systems.
Is #d8858d readable on white or black?
#d8858d has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.