#DD7076 Hex Color
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#dd7076 is a mellow, muted red with a warm, dusty quality that avoids the harshness of primary shades. Because it is highly readable against black text, it functions well as a background for UI elements requiring urgency without overwhelming the viewer. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep teals to ground its energy. The hex code for this subdued, romantic tone is #dd7076.
Questions about #dd7076
What is #dd7076 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd7076 is rgb(221, 112, 118), in HSL hsl(357, 62%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 47%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #dd7076?
Is #dd7076 suitable for UI text?
#dd7076 works well as an accent color or background for UI elements, but it often lacks the contrast ratio required for small body text. Always pair it with high-contrast text colors like charcoal or dark brown to maintain readability.
Is #dd7076 readable on white or black?
#dd7076 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.