#D99689 Hex Color
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#d99689 is a warm, pastel red with muted coral and dusty rose undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a mellow, gentle feel, while the red base still brings energy and warmth. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, baby, food, or romance palettes; black text reaches about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio on this hex code.
Questions about #d99689
What is #d99689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d99689 is rgb(217, 150, 137), in HSL hsl(10, 51%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 37%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d99689?
The hex color #d99689 pairs well with navy, charcoal, warm cream, and muted olive because its dusty warmth gains contrast without turning harsh, giving designers options for polished, soft, or earthy palettes. Use navy for stronger hierarchy and cream for a gentler finish.
Where does #d99689 work best in a design?
#d99689 works best as a supporting tone in spring branding, baby products, food packaging, romance themes, and warm interface accents, rather than as a dominant color across every surface. Its muted lightness adds warmth without the visual pressure of a vivid red.
Is #d99689 readable on white or black?
#d99689 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.