#D96D5D Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #d96d5d carries a mellow warmth that feels approachable rather than aggressive. This desaturated tone works well as a subtle accent, providing energy without the harshness of a primary red. Pair it with charcoal grays for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this reddish hue is #d96d5d, and it offers enough contrast for readable black body text in interface designs.
Questions about #d96d5d
What is #d96d5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d96d5d is rgb(217, 109, 93), in HSL hsl(8, 62%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 57%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d96d5d in a design scheme?
Does #d96d5d work well for web interface text?
While #d96d5d offers a unique aesthetic for UI accents, it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds to be used as primary body text. It is best reserved for buttons, call-to-action highlights, or decorative borders where readability requirements are slightly more flexible.
Is #d96d5d readable on white or black?
#d96d5d has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.