#CB8176 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #cb8176 is a mellow reddish tone with earthy brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation brings energy without the sharpness of vivid red. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in food packaging or sports branding, paired with navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #cb8176
What is #cb8176 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb8176 is rgb(203, 129, 118), in HSL hsl(8, 45%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 42%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cb8176?
The #cb8176 hex color pairs well with navy and charcoal, which ground its muted warmth, while cream and beige create a softer palette; a deep burgundy accent adds richer tonal depth.
Is #cb8176 warm or cool?
#cb8176 reads as a warm, muted reddish tone because its red base is softened by earthy brown undertones rather than cool blue or violet influences, keeping the color inviting and grounded with less visual sharpness than vivid red.
Is #cb8176 readable on white or black?
#cb8176 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.