#DD738A Hex Color
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The hex code #dd738a is a warm, muted red-pink with softened rose undertones and a mellow, romantic feel. Its moderate lightness suits fashion, cosmetics, confectionery, and brand accents. Use it as a small highlight beside charcoal or deep teal rather than a full interface background. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #dd738a
What is #dd738a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd738a is rgb(221, 115, 138), in HSL hsl(347, 61%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 38%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd738a?
Is #dd738a a warm or cool color?
The #dd738a hex color reads as warm because its muted red-pink base leans toward softened rose rather than blue or violet, creating a romantic, approachable mood suited to beauty, fashion, and gentle brand accents.
Is #dd738a readable on white or black?
#dd738a has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.