#C78A89 Hex Color

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Warm and dusty, #c78a89 is an ashy, unsaturated red with mellow pink-brown undertones. Its softened energy suggests passion and urgency without the force of vivid scarlet. Use it as a supporting tone in romance, food, or lifestyle branding, paired with charcoal or dark olive. The hex code #c78a89 also supports clear black text at body size.

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What is #c78a89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c78a89 is rgb(199, 138, 137), in HSL hsl(1, 36%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 31%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #c78a89?

#c78a89 pairs well with charcoal, dark olive, cream, and muted sage, balancing its dusty pink-brown warmth without competing with its softened red character; use darker pairings for text and accents, and lighter neutrals for spacious backgrounds.

Is #c78a89 readable on white or black?

#c78a89 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 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.

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