#CB8376 Hex Color
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#cb8376 is a warm, mellow red with dusty terracotta undertones. Moderate saturation and medium lightness soften the urgency of red, giving layouts a grounded, approachable feel. The hex code #cb8376 works well as a supporting tone in food, romance, and lifestyle branding. It can look washed out beside white, so darker text and restrained accents keep interfaces legible. Black text reads clearly on it at a 7.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #cb8376
What is #cb8376 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb8376 is rgb(203, 131, 118), in HSL hsl(9, 45%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 42%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cb8376?
#cb8376 pairs well with charcoal, pale neutrals, and muted accents because its warm, dusty red gains structure from dark contrast while staying softer than a vivid red in a balanced palette.
Where does #cb8376 work best in a palette?
Use #cb8376 as a supporting tone or restrained accent rather than a dominant page background, especially in food packaging, romance, sports branding, and sales graphics where its mellow warmth adds energy without the force of vivid red.
Is #cb8376 readable on white or black?
#cb8376 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.