#C28082 Hex Color
A grounded and mellow muted red
This mellow, unsaturated red creates a grounded warmth rather than an aggressive intensity. Because it is muted, #c28082 functions best as a supporting tone or accent in a palette rather than a dominant base. Pair it with dark slate or charcoal grays to maintain contrast, as black text reads clearly against this shade. It provides a approachable alternative for designs that need energy without overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #c28082
What is #c28082 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28082 is rgb(194, 128, 130), in HSL hsl(358, 35%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 33%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c28082 in a design?
#c28082 pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate grays to maintain strong contrast and readability. Because this shade is desaturated, it also works well alongside muted greens or soft creams, creating a balanced, professional palette that feels grounded rather than jarring.
Is #c28082 suitable for use as a primary brand color?
#c28082 functions best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant base color. Its muted nature provides warmth and approachability, but it lacks the high intensity required for attention-grabbing calls to action or large, solid-color backgrounds in complex interfaces.
Is #c28082 readable on white or black?
#c28082 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.