#D97079 Hex Color
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This muted, warm red feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because of its desaturated quality, #d97079 works best as a primary accent or a softened background rather than for large blocks of text. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays, which allow the red undertones to pop without overwhelming the palette. The hex code for this color is #d97079.
Questions about #d97079
What is #d97079 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97079 is rgb(217, 112, 121), in HSL hsl(355, 58%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 44%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d97079?
#d97079 pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark, desaturated blues, which allow the red undertones to stand out without feeling aggressive. Using this combination creates a sophisticated, balanced contrast that feels modern and approachable for interface design.
Is #d97079 readable on white or black?
#d97079 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.