#C08081 Hex Color
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Old Rose is an ashy, muted red with a warm, dusty character. Because of its low saturation, it avoids the intensity of brighter reds, making it a subtle choice for branding or editorial layouts. The hex code for this color is #c08081. It pairs exceptionally well with cool slate grays, which balance its warmth. Black text provides excellent legibility over this background, meeting high accessibility standards.
Questions about Old Rose
What is the hex code for Old Rose?
Old Rose is #c08081. In RGB that is rgb(192, 128, 129), in HSL hsl(359, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 33%, 25%.
What colors pair best with Old Rose #c08081?
Old Rose functions best when balanced against cool, neutral tones to counteract its inherent warmth. It pairs exceptionally well with slate gray or deep charcoal, which prevent the color from appearing too saccharine while adding necessary professional structure to your composition.
Is Old Rose readable on white or black?
Old Rose has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.