#D96060 Hex Color
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This terracotta red carries a warm, earthy intensity that feels grounded yet bold. Because of its high saturation, #d96060 works best as a primary accent rather than a background color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm neutrals, offering enough contrast for accessible black text. Use this hue for calls to action or autumn branding to capture immediate attention without overwhelming the design.
Questions about #d96060
What is #d96060 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d96060 is rgb(217, 96, 96), in HSL hsl(0, 61%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 56%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d96060 in a design layout?
Pair #d96060 with charcoal or deep, warm neutrals to ground its intensity without losing the bold energy. Using lighter creams or off-whites provides enough breathing room to keep the overall composition from feeling too crowded or heavy.
Is #d96060 suitable for background use in user interfaces?
Generally, avoid using #d96060 as a large-scale background color because its high saturation quickly fatigues the eye and overwhelms content. It works much more effectively as a high-impact accent for calls to action, active states, or graphic highlights.
Is #d96060 readable on white or black?
#d96060 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.