#C2B8B7 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #c2b8b7 is a light reddish shade with gray undertones and low saturation. Its dusty character brings restrained warmth, while its red base suggests passion or urgency without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or editorial layouts, paired with charcoal or dark brown. The hex code #c2b8b7 provides about 10.8:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #c2b8b7
What is #c2b8b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2b8b7 is rgb(194, 184, 183), in HSL hsl(5, 8%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 6%, 24%.
Does #c2b8b7 read as warm or cool?
#c2b8b7 reads as a warm, muted reddish gray because its red base is softened by low saturation and gray undertones, creating a dusty impression that adds warmth without the intensity of a vivid red.
What colors pair well with #c2b8b7?
#c2b8b7 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted burgundy, and soft cream because these colors support its restrained warmth without overpowering its low-saturation character; darker options also provide stronger structure and legibility.
Is #c2b8b7 readable on white or black?
#c2b8b7 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.83:1 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.