#C47272 Hex Color
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#c47272 is a muted, dusty red with warm terracotta undertones and a matte, softened finish. Its moderate lightness gives layouts a grounded, rustic feel without the force of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or dark navy. Black text reads clearly on it at about a 6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #c47272.
Questions about #c47272
What is #c47272 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47272 is rgb(196, 114, 114), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 42%, 23%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c47272?
Does #c47272 read as warm or cool?
#c47272 reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty terracotta undertones soften red’s usual intensity. Its matte, moderate lightness creates a grounded, rustic mood rather than a bright, urgent, or highly saturated one.
Is #c47272 readable on white or black?
#c47272 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.