#CC7081 Hex Color
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With its dusty rose cast and moderate lightness, #cc7081 is a warm, softened red that feels passionate without the force of vivid scarlet. The hex code #cc7081 suits romance, beauty branding, food packaging, and sports accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text remains readable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #cc7081
What is #cc7081 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc7081 is rgb(204, 112, 129), in HSL hsl(349, 47%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 37%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc7081?
#cc7081 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and soft neutrals, which balance its warm dusty-rose character while keeping the overall palette polished and calm for beauty branding, romantic layouts, packaging, and accent elements.
Does #cc7081 read as warm or cool?
#cc7081 reads as a warm, softened red because its pinkish rose hue carries more red warmth than blue coolness, while its moderate lightness keeps the color gentle rather than fiery in layouts and brand palettes.
Is #cc7081 readable on white or black?
#cc7081 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.