#C18D95 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty red feels mellow and restrained, lacking the high-energy punch of standard crimson. Because the saturation is low, #c18d95 functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal or off-white text to maintain legibility. It provides a grounded, romantic feel for branding that needs warmth without aggression. The hex code for this color is #c18d95.
Questions about #c18d95
What is #c18d95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18d95 is rgb(193, 141, 149), in HSL hsl(351, 30%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 23%, 24%.
How can I effectively use #c18d95 in a design layout?
#c18d95 functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant background because of its low saturation. Pair it with charcoal or dark off-white text to ensure strong legibility and a grounded, sophisticated appearance in your branding.
Is #c18d95 readable on white or black?
#c18d95 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.