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#C08284 color code is #C08284. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c08284.

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#C08284 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C08284 is 0.2884. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.10:1 against white and 6.77:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C08284 on white3.10:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C08284 on black6.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C082843.10:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C082846.77:1AA

#C08284 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C08284?+
The hex code for #C08284 is #C08284. In RGB it's rgb(192, 130, 132), and in HSL it's hsl(358, 33%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #C08284?+
#C08284 in RGB is (192, 130, 132). Written in CSS: rgb(192, 130, 132).
What is the CMYK value of #C08284?+
#C08284 converts to CMYK(0%, 32%, 31%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C08284.
Is #c08284 a warm or cool color?+
#C08284 (#C08284) is a warm red — its hue sits at 358° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c08284 belong to?+
#C08284 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 358°, 33%, 63% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c08284 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C08284 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.1:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c08284?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C08284 (#C08284) is 8019 C Metallic Copper Rose, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C08284 in design

Practical guidance for using #c08284 (#C08284) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C08284 (#C08284) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C08284 (#C08284) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C08284 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c08284 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C08284 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.