#C18182 Hex Color
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#c18182 is a dusty, unsaturated red that feels remarkably mellow compared to standard fire-engine tones. Because it reads as a muted neutral, it serves well as a background or base color rather than a jarring accent. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive to ground its warmth. With a solid 6.7:1 contrast against black text, it is highly readable for UI interfaces and long-form body copy.
Questions about #c18182
What is #c18182 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18182 is rgb(193, 129, 130), in HSL hsl(359, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 33%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #c18182?
Is #c18182 suitable for text on a white background?
While it functions well as a background color, #c18182 offers a 6.7:1 contrast ratio against black, making it an excellent choice for long-form body copy. It provides enough visual weight to remain legible without the harshness of a pure primary red.
What mood does #c18182 convey in design projects?
It reads as a sophisticated, unsaturated red that feels remarkably mellow compared to standard fire-engine tones. Use it when you need to introduce color without creating a jarring or aggressive focal point in your interface or branding materials.
Is #c18182 readable on white or black?
#c18182 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.