#C4817B Hex Color
Dusty Red with a Clay-Soft Warmth
Reach for the hex code #c4817b when a design needs red without the shout. This muted, warm red reads dusty and earthy, closer to clay than fire. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since large washes can turn muddy beside white. Pair it with olive or deep teal for balance, and note that black text stays readable on top at 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c4817b
What is #c4817b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4817b is rgb(196, 129, 123), in HSL hsl(5, 38%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 37%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4817b?
Olive green, deep teal, and cream all flatter #c4817b, since the cool greens and warm neutrals balance its dusty warmth. Navy works too when you want a calmer, more grounded pairing.
Is #c4817b readable on white or black?
#c4817b has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.