#CC8680 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #cc8680 presents a mellow red with strong earthy undertones. This unsaturated hue lacks the aggression of pure red, making it approachable for branding in the wellness or food sectors. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to ground its warmth. Because of its excellent contrast, use the hex code #cc8680 for readable body text or as a soft accent against darker backgrounds.
Questions about #cc8680
What is #cc8680 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8680 is rgb(204, 134, 128), in HSL hsl(5, 43%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 37%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #cc8680?
Is #cc8680 readable on white or black?
#cc8680 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.