#DD8C8A Hex Color
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This muted, pastel red offers a gentle alternative to saturated, aggressive tones. With its dusty, warm character, #dd8c8a provides a approachable backdrop for lifestyle brands and soft UI elements. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays, which ground the color and improve readability. The hex code for this soft reddish hue is #dd8c8a.
Questions about #dd8c8a
What is #dd8c8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8c8a is rgb(221, 140, 138), in HSL hsl(1, 55%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 38%, 13%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dd8c8a for a modern look?
Is #dd8c8a considered a warm or cool color?
#dd8c8a is firmly a warm color, though its dusty, desaturated nature keeps it from feeling aggressive or overly intense. Its reddish undertones bring a cozy, organic energy that works particularly well in wellness and lifestyle branding contexts.
Is #dd8c8a readable on white or black?
#dd8c8a has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.