#C17D79 Hex Color
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#c17d79 is a muted red with dusty pink undertones, and its low saturation keeps the usual urgency of red at a comfortable distance. That softness makes it a strong supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette rather than a loud centerpiece. It looks richer against deep navy than against white, which can wash it out. Black text on #c17d79 hits about 6.5:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA behind body copy.
Questions about #c17d79
What is #c17d79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c17d79 is rgb(193, 125, 121), in HSL hsl(3, 37%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 37%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c17d79?
Deep navy makes #c17d79 look richer, while cream and warm gray keep it soft. For a more earthy pairing, olive or sage green balances its pink undertones without clashing.
Is #c17d79 readable on white or black?
#c17d79 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.