#C7897A Hex Color
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#c7897a is a dusty red that looks like weathered clay or faded brick. Its low saturation keeps the heat of red without the shout, giving it a mellow, warm feel. Use it as a mid-weight accent against cream or charcoal rather than a full background, where it can read muddy. Pair it with deep teal for a tasteful contrast. The hex code #c7897a also supports black text at AA contrast levels.
Questions about #c7897a
What is #c7897a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7897a is rgb(199, 137, 122), in HSL hsl(12, 41%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 39%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7897a?
#c7897a pairs well with deep teal, sage, and cream, which balance its warmth with cooler or softer tones. For contrast, try charcoal text or a dark navy accent.
Is #c7897a a warm or cool color?
#c7897a is a warm color. Its red base and muted saturation give it a soft, earthy warmth, closer to terracotta than to a bright fire-engine red.
Is #c7897a readable on white or black?
#c7897a has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.