#C98C7A Hex Color
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This dusty red is an unsaturated, warm terracotta that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because of its muted character, #c98c7a works best as a grounding neutral or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to maintain a sophisticated balance. The hex code #c98c7a offers enough contrast for legible small body text when set against a black background.
Questions about #c98c7a
What is #c98c7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98c7a is rgb(201, 140, 122), in HSL hsl(14, 42%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 39%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #c98c7a in a design palette?
#c98c7a works best alongside deep, cool-toned neutrals to balance its inherent warmth. Pairing it with charcoal or a deep slate blue creates a sophisticated contrast that feels both modern and grounded, preventing the color from feeling too flat or overly saturated.
Is #c98c7a readable on white or black?
#c98c7a has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.