#D97055 Hex Color
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#d97055 is a mellow, terracotta-leaning red with a muted, approachable energy. Because it lacks the intensity of primary red, it works well as a grounding accent rather than a full background. Pair it with sage greens or slate grays to balance its warmth. Black text maintains high legibility over this hex code, ensuring it remains functional for UI elements requiring caution or urgency.
Questions about #d97055
What is #d97055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97055 is rgb(217, 112, 85), in HSL hsl(12, 63%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 61%, 15%.
What colors pair well with the #d97055 terracotta shade?
Is #d97055 readable on white or black?
#d97055 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 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.