#C18885 Hex Color
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#c18885 presents a dusty, unsaturated red with a mellow, warm quality. This muted tone works best as a large-scale background or base color, as it feels more sophisticated than vivid, primary reds. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or slate blues. Because this hex code provides a high 7.1:1 contrast ratio, black body text remains sharp and readable for your interface designs.
Questions about #c18885
What is #c18885 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18885 is rgb(193, 136, 133), in HSL hsl(3, 33%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 31%, 24%.
Which color combinations work best with #c18885?
#c18885 pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or cool slate blues to balance its inherent warmth. Because it is a muted, unsaturated red, it acts as a neutral base that allows darker, more saturated accent colors to pop without visual clutter.
Is #c18885 suitable for UI text design?
This color is excellent for large-scale backgrounds, but it should generally be avoided for body text. It provides a high 7.1:1 contrast ratio against black, so it remains a reliable choice for buttons or headers when paired with dark, readable typography.
Is #c18885 readable on white or black?
#c18885 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.