#D9A7A0 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red offers a gentle warmth that works well for soft branding or delicate UI backgrounds. The hex code #d9a7a0 reads muted, so it pairs effectively with dark, near-black text to maintain strong readability. Use this shade as a supporting tone rather than a dominant color, as its desaturated finish can appear slightly muddy when applied to large, uninterrupted surfaces.
Questions about #d9a7a0
What is #d9a7a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a7a0 is rgb(217, 167, 160), in HSL hsl(7, 43%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 26%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d9a7a0 in a design palette?
Should #d9a7a0 be used as a primary brand color?
Use #d9a7a0 as a supporting tone rather than a dominant color to avoid a muddy appearance on large surfaces. It excels when used for delicate accents, subtle backgrounds, or button states where a soft, non-aggressive warmth is needed.
Is #d9a7a0 readable on white or black?
#d9a7a0 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.