#DD687D Hex Color
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This warm, slightly desaturated red carries a mellow energy that avoids the aggression of brighter primaries. It excels as a supporting accent or a primary brand color, though it can overwhelm large layouts if not balanced with neutral tones. Pair #dd687d with slate grays for a sophisticated look. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it remains a practical hex code for web interface buttons and call-to-action elements.
Questions about #dd687d
What is #dd687d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd687d is rgb(221, 104, 125), in HSL hsl(349, 63%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 43%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #dd687d?
#dd687d works beautifully alongside slate gray or charcoal to ground its warmth. Because the color is slightly muted, it also functions well as an accent against neutral cream or off-white backgrounds without feeling too aggressive.
Is #dd687d readable on white or black?
#dd687d has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.