#D97772 Hex Color
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This desaturated red leans toward a mellow, sun-washed terracotta. The hex code #d97772 functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, as its muted nature can feel heavy in large applications. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its warmth. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio here, it remains readable for UI elements when you consider mixing gray to balance your palette.
Questions about #d97772
What is #d97772 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97772 is rgb(217, 119, 114), in HSL hsl(3, 58%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 47%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d97772?
#d97772 shines when contrasted against deep, cool neutrals that ground its inherent warmth. Try pairing it with charcoal for a modern, high-contrast UI element, or use slate blue to create a sophisticated, balanced palette that prevents the reddish tone from overwhelming your design.
Is #d97772 readable on white or black?
#d97772 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.