#C0A19E Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty red is highly desaturated, lending it a muted and earthy quality. It lacks the aggression of pure red, favoring a softer, more grounded appearance. The hex code for this color is #c0a19e. It works best as a supporting tone in palettes rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoals to create sufficient contrast, as black text reads clearly against this shade.
Questions about #c0a19e
What is #c0a19e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a19e is rgb(192, 161, 158), in HSL hsl(5, 21%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 18%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c0a19e?
This muted red functions best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. It also harmonizes well with creamy off-whites and soft taupes for a balanced, sophisticated, and earthy composition.
Is #c0a19e better suited for UI or print design?
While versatile, #c0a19e performs best in print or editorial design where its subtle, dusty quality can create a calming atmosphere. When used in digital UI, ensure text overlays are sufficiently dark to maintain WCAG-compliant contrast ratios against this light, desaturated background.
Is #c0a19e readable on white or black?
#c0a19e has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.83:1 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.