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#D27979 color code is #D27979. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d27979.

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#D27979 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D27979 is 0.2876. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.11:1 against white and 6.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D27979 on white3.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#D27979 on black6.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #D279793.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #D279796.75:1AA

#D27979 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D27979?+
The hex code for #D27979 is #D27979. In RGB it's rgb(210, 121, 121), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 50%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #D27979?+
#D27979 in RGB is (210, 121, 121). Written in CSS: rgb(210, 121, 121).
What is the CMYK value of #D27979?+
#D27979 converts to CMYK(0%, 42%, 42%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D27979.
Is #d27979 a warm or cool color?+
#D27979 (#D27979) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d27979 belong to?+
#D27979 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 50%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #d27979 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D27979 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.11:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #d27979?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D27979 (#D27979) is 8019 C Metallic Copper Rose, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D27979 in design

Practical guidance for using #d27979 (#D27979) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D27979 (#D27979) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D27979 (#D27979) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#D27979 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #d27979 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#D27979 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.