#C09495 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty red is highly unsaturated and leans toward a soft, warm mauve. Because of its muted character, #c09495 works best as a supporting tone or background in romantic or juvenile-themed designs. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it highly readable for UI applications. Avoid pairing it with pure white to keep it from looking washed out.
Questions about #c09495
What is #c09495 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c09495 is rgb(192, 148, 149), in HSL hsl(359, 26%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 22%, 25%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c09495 for a balanced palette?
Is #c09495 readable on white or black?
#c09495 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.