#C08878 Hex Color
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The hex code #c08878 is a warm, dusty red with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow character brings understated passion and energy to branding, food packaging, romance, or sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out against white. Black text remains highly readable on this shade.
Questions about #c08878
What is #c08878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c08878 is rgb(192, 136, 120), in HSL hsl(13, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 38%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c08878?
Does #c08878 read as warm or cool?
#c08878 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by dusty brown undertones, giving it an earthy, mellow appearance rather than the crisp intensity associated with cooler blue-based reds.
Is #c08878 readable on white or black?
#c08878 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 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.