#C38680 Hex Color
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#c38680 is a dusty, unsaturated red with a warm, mellow character. This muted tone lacks the intensity of primary red, making it a versatile choice for modern branding or editorial design. It pairs well with slate grays or deep charcoals to ground the palette. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it functions effectively as a base for readable UI layouts without overwhelming the user.
Questions about #c38680
What is #c38680 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c38680 is rgb(195, 134, 128), in HSL hsl(5, 36%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 34%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c38680?
#c38680 works best when balanced against neutral, darker tones that ground its warm, muted character. Deep charcoals or dark slate grays provide excellent contrast and structure, making the reddish undertones pop without appearing too intense for the viewer.
Is #c38680 suitable for UI design text?
Use #c38680 sparingly for UI text, as it may lack sufficient contrast against most backgrounds for optimal accessibility. It functions far better as an accent color for buttons or graphical elements rather than body copy or important call-to-action text.
Is #c38680 readable on white or black?
#c38680 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.