#CC8E80 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #cc8e80 is a dusty reddish tone with low saturation and a mellow, ashy finish. Its muted character suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging without feeling overly sweet. Use it as a supporting color beside deep navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly on this shade. The hex code for this color is #cc8e80.
Questions about #cc8e80
What is #cc8e80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8e80 is rgb(204, 142, 128), in HSL hsl(11, 43%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 37%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc8e80?
Why does #cc8e80 read as a warm color?
#cc8e80 reads as a warm color because its muted red base carries a soft, earthy bias rather than blue or violet undertones, giving the shade a gently warm, welcoming impression overall. Its low saturation and ashy finish keep that warmth calm instead of bright or fiery.
Is #cc8e80 readable on white or black?
#cc8e80 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.