#DD9A8A Hex Color
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A muted, warm terracotta, this unsaturated red provides an approachable alternative to harsher tones. It functions well as a background for youthful branding or UI layouts. Because black text maintains a high 9.1:1 contrast ratio against the surface, readability is clear. The hex code for this color is #dd9a8a. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays to anchor the lightness.
Questions about #dd9a8a
What is #dd9a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9a8a is rgb(221, 154, 138), in HSL hsl(12, 55%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 38%, 13%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #dd9a8a terracotta shade?
Is #dd9a8a readable on white or black?
#dd9a8a has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.