#DD7E6C Hex Color
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A soft, dusty red with a clay undertone. #dd7e6c is muted rather than vivid, so it reads warm and calm instead of urgent. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, and it flatters deep teal and charcoal. For a ready-made neutral partner, try mixing gray to sit alongside it. Black text also clears contrast on this hex code, so it can back small body copy.
Questions about #dd7e6c
What is #dd7e6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd7e6c is rgb(221, 126, 108), in HSL hsl(10, 62%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 51%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd7e6c?
Deep teal, sage, and charcoal all balance its warmth. Cream keeps it soft, while navy adds contrast without clashing. Avoid bright reds and oranges nearby, since they flatten its muted character.
Is #dd7e6c readable on white or black?
#dd7e6c has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.