Earthworm
Also known as: Kitchen Terra Cotta, Argyle Rose, Western Pink, First Lady
Earthworm sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle red that feels passionate and urgent. Try it in sale banners and sportswear. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.69:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Earthworm color codes
- HEX
- #C3816E
- RGB
- rgb(195, 129, 110)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 129, 110, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 41%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 44%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 34%, 44%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(60.6 24.6 21.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.6% 0.087 36.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darksalmon#E9967A · ΔE 8.6
- RAL 3012 — Beige red#CB8D73 · ΔE 4.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Earthworm works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Earthworm
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Earthworm by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.69:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Earthworm background: #000000
Palettes featuring Earthworm
Earthworm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Earthworm
Earthworm triad
Similar colors
- Muted Clay#CF8A78 · ΔE 3.3
- Whisky#C2877B · ΔE 3.3
- Vin Cuit#B47463 · ΔE 4.7
- Spiced#BB715B · ΔE 5.1
- Escalope#CC8866 · ΔE 5.6
- Morocco#B67267 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Earthworm is closest to Rainy Mood.
Earthworm FAQs
What color is Earthworm?
Earthworm is a medium red with the hex code #C3816E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 41% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Earthworm?
The hex code for Earthworm is #C3816E. In RGB it's rgb(195, 129, 110), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 34%, 44%, 24%).
What colors go well with Earthworm?
Earthworm pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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