#C88C8C Hex Color
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#c88c8c is a dusty, unsaturated red that offers a mellow, approachable warmth. It lacks the aggression of standard reds, making it a reliable supporting tone for branding. This hex code pairs well with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its sweetness. Because black text offers high contrast against this shade, it functions well for small UI elements and body copy.
Questions about #c88c8c
What is #c88c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c88c8c is rgb(200, 140, 140), in HSL hsl(0, 35%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 30%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c88c8c in a design scheme?
Is #c88c8c suitable for UI elements or body text?
While #c88c8c works well for buttons, icons, or subtle background accents, it is generally too unsaturated and light for body copy. To ensure high readability, use it alongside dark, high-contrast text colors like near-black or deep espresso shades.
Is #c88c8c readable on white or black?
#c88c8c has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.58:1 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.