#C79A99 Hex Color
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#c79a99 is a light, dusty red with warm rosy undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow appearance brings softness and gentle energy to spring themes, baby products, romance, and welcoming brand backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. The hex code is #c79a99, and black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #c79a99
What is #c79a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79a99 is rgb(199, 154, 153), in HSL hsl(1, 29%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 23%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c79a99?
Navy, charcoal, and muted olive pair well with #c79a99, adding contrast without overpowering its dusty warmth. Use navy for headings or buttons, charcoal for body text, and olive sparingly when the palette needs an earthy spring feel.
Is #c79a99 readable on white or black?
#c79a99 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.