#CB8B76 Hex Color
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This desaturated, warm reddish-brown feels grounded and approachable. Its mellow character makes #cb8b76 an excellent choice for organic, earthy brand identities or UI backgrounds. Use this hex code as a dominant base, pairing it with dark charcoal elements to maintain readability. Black text provides the strongest contrast on this shade, meeting accessibility standards without sacrificing the color’s soft, muted warmth.
Questions about #cb8b76
What is #cb8b76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb8b76 is rgb(203, 139, 118), in HSL hsl(15, 45%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 42%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cb8b76 for a balanced interface?
Pair #cb8b76 with charcoal or deep espresso tones to ground its warmth and ensure high readability. Because this reddish-brown is desaturated, it also balances beautifully alongside cool, neutral grays or soft sage greens for a balanced, nature-inspired palette.
Is #cb8b76 readable on white or black?
#cb8b76 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.