#DD7758 Hex Color
Warm, mellow red with clay undertones
Somewhere between terracotta and sun-dried clay, #dd7758 is a red with the volume turned down. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a shouting accent. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, and note that black text sits comfortably on top at about 6.9:1.
Questions about #dd7758
What is #dd7758 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd7758 is rgb(221, 119, 88), in HSL hsl(14, 66%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 60%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd7758?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all flatter #dd7758 because their coolness balances its warm clay base. Cream works too if you want a softer, earthier palette.
Is #dd7758 readable on white or black?
#dd7758 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 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.