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#C16C78 color code is #C16C78. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c16c78.

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#C16C78 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C16C78 is 0.2342. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.69:1 against white and 5.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C16C78 on white3.69:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C16C78 on black5.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C16C783.69:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C16C785.68:1AA

#C16C78 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C16C78?+
The hex code for #C16C78 is #C16C78. In RGB it's rgb(193, 108, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(352, 41%, 59%).
What is the RGB value of #C16C78?+
#C16C78 in RGB is (193, 108, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(193, 108, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #C16C78?+
#C16C78 converts to CMYK(0%, 44%, 38%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C16C78.
Is #c16c78 a warm or cool color?+
#C16C78 (#C16C78) is a warm red — its hue sits at 352° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c16c78 belong to?+
#C16C78 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 352°, 41%, 59% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c16c78 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C16C78 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.69:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c16c78?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C16C78 (#C16C78) is 872 Rose Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C16C78 in design

Practical guidance for using #c16c78 (#C16C78) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C16C78 (#C16C78) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C16C78 (#C16C78) 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

#C16C78 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 — #c16c78 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

#C16C78 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.