#C6828A Hex Color
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#c6828a is a muted, warm red with soft pink and gray undertones. Its medium-light value feels mellow rather than forceful, while still suggesting passion and attention. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, food, or lifestyle designs, pairing it with deep navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #c6828a.
Questions about #c6828a
What is #c6828a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6828a is rgb(198, 130, 138), in HSL hsl(353, 37%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 30%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6828a?
Pair #c6828a with deep navy or charcoal for contrast, or use cream and muted sage for a softer palette. These combinations balance its warm pink-red base without making the design feel overly bright.
Does #c6828a look warm or cool?
#c6828a reads as a warm, muted red because its red channel leads the blue channel, while gray undertones reduce intensity. That balance gives it a mellow, approachable mood suited to romantic, lifestyle, food, and supportive branding accents.
Is #c6828a readable on white or black?
#c6828a has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.