#D97B6D Hex Color

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Warm and mellow, #d97b6d is a muted reddish tone with enough lightness for friendly branding, food packaging, and romance-focused designs. Its softened saturation feels energetic without the force of vivid red, making it useful as a supporting color or bold accent. Pair the hex code #d97b6d with deep navy or warm cream; black text reaches about 7:1 contrast.

Questions about #d97b6d

What is #d97b6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97b6d is rgb(217, 123, 109), in HSL hsl(8, 59%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 50%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d97b6d in a design palette?
#d97b6d pairs well with warm cream, deep navy, and muted sage, balancing its mellow red warmth with lightness, depth, and restrained natural contrast across backgrounds, accents, and supporting elements in a cohesive palette.
Is #d97b6d readable on white or black?
#d97b6d has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.