#C9818D Hex Color
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This unsaturated, dusty rose is a warm and mellow take on classic red. Because it lacks the intensity of a primary hue, #c9818d functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to ground the color. The hex code for this muted reddish tone is #c9818d, and it offers excellent readability with black text.
Questions about #c9818d
What is #c9818d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9818d is rgb(201, 129, 141), in HSL hsl(350, 40%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 30%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #c9818d?
#c9818d works best when grounded by darker, neutral tones that prevent it from looking too pastel. It creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when combined with charcoal or deep slate grays, allowing the warm, dusty quality to stand out without overpowering the design.
Does #c9818d work well for website text?
While #c9818d offers decent readability, it is generally too light for small, body-copy text on standard white backgrounds. It serves better as an accent color for headings, button borders, or subtle UI elements where a soft, less intense red is required.
Is #c9818d readable on white or black?
#c9818d has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 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.