#DE947C Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #de947c is a light, muted red with gentle orange and earthy undertones. Its pastel quality suits spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and romantic campaigns, while its red base adds energy and attention. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with cream or navy, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text provides about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #de947c
What is #de947c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de947c is rgb(222, 148, 124), in HSL hsl(15, 60%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 44%, 13%.
Which colors pair well with #de947c?
Does #de947c read as warm or cool?
#de947c reads as warm because its muted red base is softened by orange and earthy undertones; its light, pastel value keeps it gentle rather than fiery, making it suitable for welcoming spring palettes, soft romantic layouts, and calm accent areas.
Is #de947c readable on white or black?
#de947c has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.63:1 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.