#C77C69 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #c77c69 is a mellow reddish tone with earthy orange undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation suits romance, food branding, and sports graphics where bold red feels too aggressive. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or deep navy; black text provides about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #c77c69.
Questions about #c77c69
What is #c77c69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c77c69 is rgb(199, 124, 105), in HSL hsl(12, 46%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 47%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c77c69?
Is #c77c69 warm or cool?
#c77c69 reads as a warm, muted red because its reddish base leans toward earthy orange rather than blue. Its softened saturation keeps the warmth approachable, making it suitable for romantic palettes, food-related designs, and friendly accent elements.
Is #c77c69 readable on white or black?
#c77c69 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.