#C1928D Hex Color
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#c1928d is a warm, dusty red with soft brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, pastel feel suited to spring palettes, baby products, romance, and gentle branding. Use the hex code #c1928d as a supporting tone with cream or deep green. Black text reads clearly on it, with about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c1928d
What is #c1928d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1928d is rgb(193, 146, 141), in HSL hsl(6, 30%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 27%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1928d?
#c1928d pairs well with cream for a soft look, deep green for contrast, and charcoal for grounded text or structure, while muted sage can extend its natural, gentle palette without making the overall design feel overly sweet.
Does #c1928d look warm or cool?
#c1928d reads as a warm color because its dusty red base carries soft brown undertones, while gray lowers saturation and keeps the warmth subdued rather than vivid. This gives it a mellow, lightly vintage feel in palettes.
Is #c1928d readable on white or black?
#c1928d has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.76:1 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.