#C7968A Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty red carries a mellow warmth, stripped of the intensity found in primary hues. Because of its muted saturation, #c7968a works well as a grounding neutral rather than a bright accent. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep forest green to avoid a washed-out appearance. It offers sufficient contrast for body text against white, making it a reliable choice for soft, editorial-style UI backgrounds.
Questions about #c7968a
What is #c7968a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7968a is rgb(199, 150, 138), in HSL hsl(12, 35%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 31%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c7968a?
Because #c7968a is a muted, dusty tone, it pairs best with strong, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep earth tones like forest green to prevent it from looking washed out. Avoid pairing it with bright, saturated neons that will overpower its subtle warmth.
Does #c7968a work well for UI text?
While #c7968a provides decent contrast against white for larger headings, it generally lacks the saturation required for accessible body text. It is much better suited as a background color, an accent in editorial layouts, or for decorative graphic elements where readability requirements are lower.
Is #c7968a readable on white or black?
#c7968a has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.