Home /Colors /#C28270
#C28270#C28270

#C28270 color code is #C28270. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c28270.

ShadesTints
Preview
Text on White
White on Color
ShareSave to PinterestTweet

Explore #C28270

#C28270 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C28270 is 0.2860. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.12:1 against white and 6.72:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C28270 on white3.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C28270 on black6.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C282703.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C282706.72:1AA

#C28270 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C28270?+
The hex code for #C28270 is #C28270. In RGB it's rgb(194, 130, 112), and in HSL it's hsl(13, 40%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #C28270?+
#C28270 in RGB is (194, 130, 112). Written in CSS: rgb(194, 130, 112).
What is the CMYK value of #C28270?+
#C28270 converts to CMYK(0%, 33%, 42%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C28270.
Is #c28270 a warm or cool color?+
#C28270 (#C28270) is a warm red — its hue sits at 13° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c28270 belong to?+
#C28270 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 13°, 40%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c28270 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C28270 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.12:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c28270?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C28270 (#C28270) is 7524 C Salmon Brown, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C28270 in design

Practical guidance for using #c28270 (#C28270) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C28270 (#C28270) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C28270 (#C28270) 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

#C28270 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 — #c28270 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

#C28270 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.

Brands that use #C28270

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c28270 (#C28270). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold