#C38383 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red is a mellow and warm tone that feels grounded rather than aggressive. Because of its muted character, #c38383 works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a primary brand color. It pairs elegantly with dark charcoal or off-white. The hex code is #c38383, and its contrast levels easily accommodate black text for clear readability.
Questions about #c38383
What is #c38383 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c38383 is rgb(195, 131, 131), in HSL hsl(0, 35%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 33%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c38383?
#c38383 works best when contrasted with deep, neutral tones to ground its inherent warmth. For a sophisticated palette, pair this shade with a rich charcoal or an off-white to allow the muted red to stand out without appearing overwhelming.
Is #c38383 readable on white or black?
#c38383 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.