#C79999
Muted Red
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HSL
About #C79999 Muted Red
#C79999 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 199 red, 153 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 69%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #C79999 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
29%
Saturation
69%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C79999 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C79999 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C79999 on White
Contrast Ratio2.49:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C79999 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.44:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C79999 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C79999 |
| RGB | rgb(199, 153, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 29%, 69%) |
| RGB Decimal | 199, 153, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 78.0%, 60.0%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 23%, 23%, 22% |
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