#DA727E Hex Color
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#da727e is a muted, dusty red with a warm, mellow character. Because it sits on the unsaturated side of the spectrum, it avoids the aggressiveness of pure primary red, making it a functional choice for UI accents or marketing materials that need to capture attention without intensity. Pair it with dark charcoal or off-white to maintain readability. Black text on this hex code is highly legible for small body type.
Questions about #da727e
What is #da727e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da727e is rgb(218, 114, 126), in HSL hsl(353, 58%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 42%, 15%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #da727e?
#da727e works exceptionally well when balanced against deep, neutral tones that ground its natural warmth. Use dark charcoal for text to ensure high legibility, or pair it with an off-white to maintain a soft, clean contrast that feels modern and readable.
Is #da727e suitable for UI design?
Yes, #da727e is a functional choice for UI accents because it avoids the visual intensity of pure primary red while still effectively drawing attention. Its unsaturated quality makes it much easier on the eyes for buttons, notification badges, or subtle background highlights.
Is #da727e readable on white or black?
#da727e has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.