#DC7F69 Hex Color
A dusty red that keeps its warmth
Muted and medium-light, #dc7f69 sits between coral and terracotta, a softened red with dusty pink undertones. Its low saturation reads mellow instead of urgent, which makes it a strong dominant base for warm palettes. Black text holds about 7.3:1 contrast on it, enough for small body text. The hex code #dc7f69 loses punch next to white, so ground it with deep teal or olive.
Questions about #dc7f69
What is #dc7f69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc7f69 is rgb(220, 127, 105), in HSL hsl(11, 62%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 52%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc7f69?
Deep teal, navy, and olive bring out its warmth, while cream keeps the palette soft. Avoid pure white backgrounds, where #dc7f69 can look washed out and pale.
What mood does #dc7f69 convey?
It reads warm and approachable rather than loud. The muted saturation tones down red's usual urgency, giving designs an earthy, friendly feel that suits food and lifestyle branding.
Is #dc7f69 readable on white or black?
#dc7f69 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.