#CA7878 Hex Color
Dusty red with a mellow edge
A mellow, dusty red with clear gray undertones. #ca7878 reads warm but restrained, which suits it to supporting roles and small accents rather than a dominant base. It pairs well with deep teal or charcoal. Black text on this hex code reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ca7878
What is #ca7878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca7878 is rgb(202, 120, 120), in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 41%, 21%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca7878?
Deep teal, charcoal, and olive all sharpen its warmth without clashing. Cream keeps the palette soft, while navy adds weight for branding and editorial layouts.
Is #ca7878 readable on white or black?
#ca7878 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.