#C28F8B Hex Color
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This dusty, muted rose sits between terra-cotta and soft clay. With its low saturation, #c28f8b works best as a supporting tone rather than a high-energy focal point. It pairs well with dark charcoal for a balanced interface, and because it maintains 7.6:1 contrast with black text, it is highly accessible for body copy. The hex code for this color is #c28f8b.
Questions about #c28f8b
What is #c28f8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28f8b is rgb(194, 143, 139), in HSL hsl(4, 31%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 28%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c28f8b in a design palette?
#c28f8b anchors well against dark charcoal or deep espresso, which provide necessary depth to balance its muted rose character. For a softer scheme, consider pairing it with creamy off-whites or a desaturated sage green to enhance its organic, clay-like feel.
Is #c28f8b readable on white or black?
#c28f8b has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.