#C87C7C Hex Color

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A muted red with a rosy, faded edge. #c87c7c reads warm and mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base, where it can turn muddy. It flatters deep navy and olive well. Black text sits on top at about 6.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #c87c7c suits branding, packaging, and soft romantic layouts.

Questions about #c87c7c

What is #c87c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c87c7c is rgb(200, 124, 124), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 38%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c87c7c?
Deep navy and olive flatter #c87c7c by contrasting its warmth with darker, cooler tones. Cream and charcoal work too, keeping the palette soft. Avoid bright reds nearby, since they make this muted shade look washed out.
Is #c87c7c readable on white or black?
#c87c7c has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.