#C17966 Hex Color
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The hex code #c17966 identifies a muted, warm shade of red with dusty brown undertones and a matte, softened finish. Its low saturation creates an understated mood, while the red base suggests energy, passion, and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, food, or romance palettes, paired with charcoal or cream. Black text achieves about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c17966
What is #c17966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c17966 is rgb(193, 121, 102), in HSL hsl(13, 42%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 47%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c17966?
Pair #c17966 with cream for gentle contrast, charcoal for stronger definition, or muted sage for an earthy palette that tempers its warm red base without feeling overly bright.
Is #c17966 readable on white or black?
#c17966 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.