#C88F7B Hex Color
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#c88f7b is a muted, dusty red with warm terracotta and soft brown undertones. Its light, unsaturated finish creates a gentle, youthful mood for spring palettes, baby products, and romantic branding. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside navy or cream, while black text remains readable at about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #c88f7b.
Questions about #c88f7b
What is #c88f7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c88f7b is rgb(200, 143, 123), in HSL hsl(16, 41%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 38%, 22%.
Does #c88f7b read as a warm or cool color?
#c88f7b reads as a warm color because its muted red base carries terracotta and soft brown undertones, giving it a lightly earthy feel rather than the crisp, blue-leaning appearance associated with cooler reds.
What colors pair well with #c88f7b?
#c88f7b pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal, because these grounded neutrals balance its muted terracotta warmth while preserving the soft, low-saturation feel that makes the shade easy to use in calm layouts.
What mood does #c88f7b create?
#c88f7b creates a gentle, youthful mood through its dusty red base, warm terracotta cast, and soft brown undertones, making it suitable for spring themes, baby products, and romantic branding that needs a restrained accent.
Is #c88f7b readable on white or black?
#c88f7b has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.