#C8748C Hex Color
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A muted rose with gray undertones, #c8748c is warm but far from loud. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone beside deep plum or forest green. It also carries enough contrast for black body text, passing WCAG AA at small sizes.
Questions about #c8748c
What is #c8748c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8748c is rgb(200, 116, 140), in HSL hsl(343, 43%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 30%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c8748c?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all flatter #c8748c without stealing focus. Its muted warmth also sits comfortably next to cream and tan neutrals in a 60/30/10 layout.
What mood does #c8748c give off?
It reads tender and romantic rather than bold, thanks to its low saturation. That softness suits confectionery packaging, cosmetics, and intimate product branding.
Is #c8748c readable on white or black?
#c8748c has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.