#C28181 Hex Color
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#c28181 is a muted, warm red with dusty pink and soft brown undertones. Its light, mellow character brings restrained passion and warmth to branding, romance, food packaging, or sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy, while black text remains readable at about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #c28181.
Questions about #c28181
What is #c28181 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28181 is rgb(194, 129, 129), in HSL hsl(0, 35%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 34%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c28181?
Does #c28181 read as a warm or cool color?
#c28181 reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty pink and soft brown undertones soften the hue, conveying restrained passion, comfort, and approachable warmth rather than sharp intensity or vivid energy.
Is #c28181 readable on white or black?
#c28181 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.