#C09492 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has a gentle warmth that avoids feeling aggressive. Because it is highly unsaturated, #c09492 serves best as a soft background or a supporting tone rather than a bold highlight. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern palette. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, it remains highly readable in user interface designs.
Questions about #c09492
What is #c09492 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c09492 is rgb(192, 148, 146), in HSL hsl(3, 27%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 24%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #c09492 in a design palette?
Is #c09492 suitable for text in a user interface?
#c09492 generally performs best as a background color or a UI accent rather than a primary text color. Because of its light, desaturated nature, you should prioritize high-contrast black or very dark gray text over #c09492 to ensure your interface remains readable for all users.
Is #c09492 readable on white or black?
#c09492 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.