#DD8A7A Hex Color
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#dd8a7a is a warm, pastel red with muted coral and dusty rose undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a mellow, gentle mood while retaining enough energy for romance, spring themes, and food branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy; black text reads clearly over this hex code for accessible body copy.
Questions about #dd8a7a
What is #dd8a7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8a7a is rgb(221, 138, 122), in HSL hsl(10, 59%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 45%, 13%.
Does #dd8a7a read as warm or cool?
#dd8a7a reads warm because its red base carries clear orange and coral undertones, while its low saturation keeps the effect soft rather than fiery. Pair it with navy or muted teal for controlled contrast.
Is #dd8a7a readable on white or black?
#dd8a7a has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.