#C08484 Hex Color
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#c08484 is a warm, dusty red with ashy undertones and low saturation, giving it a mellow, aged feel. Use this muted shade as a supporting tone in romantic branding, food packaging, or sports palettes, especially beside charcoal, cream, or deep green. The hex code #c08484 works behind black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #c08484
What is #c08484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c08484 is rgb(192, 132, 132), in HSL hsl(0, 32%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 31%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c08484?
#c08484 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and deep green, which balance its dusty warmth without overpowering it; muted mauve or olive can also extend a soft, natural palette for branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #c08484 a warm or cool color?
#c08484 reads as a warm, muted red because its red value leads the mix while its lower saturation and ashy undertones soften the intensity. It feels mellow and aged rather than bright, making it useful when vivid red would feel too harsh.
Is #c08484 readable on white or black?
#c08484 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.