#D98881 Hex Color
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Reach for #d98881 when a project needs red without the alarm. This hex code reads as a pastel terracotta, light and unsaturated, so it feels mellow instead of urgent. It works as a background for spring themes or baby products, and black text stays readable on it at about 7.8:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a warmer take on complementary color.
Questions about #d98881
What is #d98881 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d98881 is rgb(217, 136, 129), in HSL hsl(5, 54%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 41%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d98881?
Is #d98881 readable on white or black?
#d98881 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.78:1 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.