#C48174 Hex Color
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#c48174 is a muted, earthy red with a mellow warmth that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because of its desaturated quality, it functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone or a secondary accent rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays for a modern, grounded look. Black text maintains high readability against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for accessible typography.
Questions about #c48174
What is #c48174 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48174 is rgb(196, 129, 116), in HSL hsl(10, 40%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 41%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c48174 in a design layout?
#c48174 creates a balanced, modern look when paired with deep charcoal or soft cream tones. Because of its muted, earthy quality, it functions best as a supporting accent alongside neutral palettes rather than fighting for attention as a primary base.
Is #c48174 readable on white or black?
#c48174 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.