#DD7356 Hex Color
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Terracotta comes to mind first when looking at #dd7356, a warm red softened by just enough gray to feel mellow rather than loud. That muted quality makes it a better accent or supporting tone than a dominant base. It sits close to other shades of brown, and pairs nicely with deep teal or navy. Black text on #dd7356 reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, enough for small body text.
Questions about #dd7356
What is #dd7356 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd7356 is rgb(221, 115, 86), in HSL hsl(13, 67%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 61%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd7356?
Deep teal and navy make #dd7356 feel richer than plain white does, since white can wash out its muted warmth. Cream and other warm neutrals also suit it for softer palettes.
Is #dd7356 readable on white or black?
#dd7356 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.