#C3B7B8 Hex Color
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This hex code, #c3b7b8, creates an ashy, dusty red with a soft gray cast and low saturation. Its light, muted surface tempers red’s usual urgency, giving layouts a restrained sense of warmth and romance. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark brown, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 10.8:1 contrast here.
Questions about #c3b7b8
What is #c3b7b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3b7b8 is rgb(195, 183, 184), in HSL hsl(355, 9%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 6%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c3b7b8?
#c3b7b8 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, and muted olive because these deeper, slightly earthy colors give its pale, gray-cast red enough structure and contrast for branding, editorial layouts, and softer interface accents. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background.
Does #c3b7b8 work with black text?
Yes, black text has about a 10.8:1 contrast ratio against #c3b7b8, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making this light, muted red suitable for readable labels, paragraphs, and interface content.
Is #c3b7b8 readable on white or black?
#c3b7b8 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.78:1 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.