#DC7C60 Hex Color
Soft earthy terracotta with warm undertones
Muted and warm, #dc7c60 functions as a soft terra-cotta that lacks the visual aggression of pure red. Its unsaturated nature makes it an excellent choice for branding or food packaging where you need energy without visual strain. This hex code pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays. Black text remains perfectly legible against this shade, ensuring solid accessibility for your design projects.
Questions about #dc7c60
What is #dc7c60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc7c60 is rgb(220, 124, 96), in HSL hsl(14, 64%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 56%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc7c60 in a design scheme?
This muted terra-cotta creates a balanced, professional aesthetic when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays. Because of its unsaturated nature, it also works harmoniously with soft cream tones or muted sage greens to maintain a grounded, organic feel.
Is #dc7c60 suitable for text on a white background?
#dc7c60 provides acceptable contrast against white for larger headings, but may fail standard accessibility requirements for small body text. It is best used as a bold accent color or a background, paired with dark high-contrast text for maximum readability.
Is #dc7c60 readable on white or black?
#dc7c60 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 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.