#C98A7F Hex Color
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#c98a7f is an ashy, warm red with muted terracotta undertones. Its medium-light value and muted saturation create a mellow look, softer than vivid red but still energetic. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in romance, food, or sales palettes. Black text has about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #c98a7f
What is #c98a7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98a7f is rgb(201, 138, 127), in HSL hsl(9, 41%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 37%, 21%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c98a7f?
Is #c98a7f readable on white or black?
#c98a7f has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 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.