#C48F88 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated red carries a mellow and ashy quality. Because it lacks intense chroma, #c48f88 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoals to create a grounded, modern palette. The hex code for this muted shade is #c48f88, and it provides enough contrast for readable black text in most interface designs.
Questions about #c48f88
What is #c48f88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48f88 is rgb(196, 143, 136), in HSL hsl(7, 34%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 31%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c48f88 for a professional design?
Because #c48f88 is a low-chroma, ashy red, it works exceptionally well when balanced against deep charcoal or slate grays. This combination creates a grounded, modern aesthetic that feels stable and professional without relying on stark black-and-white contrasts.
Is #c48f88 readable on white or black?
#c48f88 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.