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#C88078 color code is #C88078. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c88078.

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#C88078 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C88078 is 0.2907. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.08:1 against white and 6.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C88078 on white3.08:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C88078 on black6.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C880783.08:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C880786.81:1AA

#C88078 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C88078?+
The hex code for #C88078 is #C88078. In RGB it's rgb(200, 128, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(6, 42%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #C88078?+
#C88078 in RGB is (200, 128, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(200, 128, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #C88078?+
#C88078 converts to CMYK(0%, 36%, 40%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C88078.
Is #c88078 a warm or cool color?+
#C88078 (#C88078) is a warm red — its hue sits at 6° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c88078 belong to?+
#C88078 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 6°, 42%, 63% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c88078 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C88078 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.08:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c88078?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C88078 (#C88078) is 693 C Pantone 693 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C88078 in design

Practical guidance for using #c88078 (#C88078) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C88078 (#C88078) 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, #C88078 (#C88078) 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

#C88078 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 — #c88078 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

#C88078 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.