#DD917C Hex Color
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#dd917c is a warm, muted red with peachy undertones and pastel lightness. Its softened saturation brings gentleness and youthful energy, making it useful for spring palettes, baby products, romance, and food branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #dd917c.
Questions about #dd917c
What is #dd917c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd917c is rgb(221, 145, 124), in HSL hsl(13, 59%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 44%, 13%.
Is #dd917c a warm or cool color?
#dd917c reads as a warm, muted red because its peachy orange undertones shift it away from blue-based reds. Its pastel lightness softens that warmth, creating a gentle, youthful mood rather than a bold or dramatic one.
What colors pair well with #dd917c?
Is #dd917c readable on white or black?
#dd917c has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.