#C78285 Hex Color
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A muted rose red with a dusty, mellow finish. #c78285 leans warm and blush-toned, softer than most reds. It reads romantic and understated, making it a good match for beauty packaging, restaurant branding, and soft interior palettes. Pair it with cream, sage green, or charcoal to bring out its warmth without washing it out.
Questions about #c78285
What is #c78285 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c78285 is rgb(199, 130, 133), in HSL hsl(357, 38%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 33%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c78285?
Cream, sage green, and charcoal all flatter this shade. The muted rose tone softens near neutrals, while deeper burgundy or navy pushes it into richer, more dramatic territory.
Is #c78285 a warm or cool red?
It reads warm. The soft brown undertone gives it a dusty, mellow cast rather than the sharp heat of a pure red.
Is #c78285 readable on white or black?
#c78285 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.