#C78077 Hex Color
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Dusty red at its core, #c78077 sits well below full saturation, which gives it a mellow, earthy warmth instead of fire. Treat it as a supporting tone or 30% color rather than a loud accent, and pair it with deep navy or olive for the richest result. Black text on this hex code reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body text. It suits food branding, packaging, and warm UI accents.
Questions about #c78077
What is #c78077 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c78077 is rgb(199, 128, 119), in HSL hsl(7, 42%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 40%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c78077?
Deep navy and olive green draw out its warm clay undertone without clashing. charcoal and cream work well too when you want a softer, earthier palette.
Is #c78077 readable on white or black?
#c78077 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.