#C47D6E Hex Color

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This muted, dusty red brings a warm, approachable energy to designs without the intensity of a primary hue. Use #c47d6e as a secondary accent to soften harsh interfaces or pair it with dark, desaturated blues for balance. Since black text provides a 6.5:1 contrast ratio, it remains highly legible against this shade, making it a reliable choice for UI elements like buttons or headers.

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What is #c47d6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c47d6e is rgb(196, 125, 110), in HSL hsl(10, 42%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 44%, 23%.

What colors pair well with #c47d6e in a design scheme?

Because #c47d6e is a muted, earthy tone, it balances beautifully with cool, deep neutrals like charcoal or desaturated navy blues. For a harmonious organic palette, try pairing it with soft sage greens or warm off-white creams to maintain its approachable, grounded aesthetic.

Is #c47d6e readable on white or black?

#c47d6e has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.

#C47D6E Hex Color

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