#DB8477 Hex Color
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Soft like faded terracotta or sun-warmed clay, this gentle red stays muted where brighter reds shout. The hex code #db8477 works best as a background or dominant surface, since its low saturation reads calm at large sizes. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. It can wash out next to pure white, so pair it with deep sage or charcoal instead.
Questions about #db8477
What is #db8477 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db8477 is rgb(219, 132, 119), in HSL hsl(8, 58%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 46%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db8477?
Deep sage, olive, and charcoal balance its warmth without competing with it. Cream works too, though pure white can make it look washed out.
Is #db8477 readable on white or black?
#db8477 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.