Whisky
Also known as: Argyle Rose, Sunstone, Ceremonial Ochre, Burnished Apricot
As a soft take on red, Whisky carries bold and energetic energy that suits sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.05:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Whisky color codes
- HEX
- #C2877B
- RGB
- rgb(194, 135, 123)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 135, 123, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(10, 37%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(10, 37%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 30%, 37%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(62.1 22.2 16.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.9% 0.075 31.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 3012 — Beige red#CB8D73 · ΔE 5.6 · 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 Whisky works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Whisky
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Whisky 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 2.98:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.05:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Whisky background: #000000
Palettes featuring Whisky
Whisky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Whisky
Whisky triad
Similar colors
- Earthworm#C3816E · ΔE 3.3
- Muted Clay#CF8A78 · ΔE 3.3
- Old Rose#C08081 · ΔE 5.5
- York Pink#D7837F · ΔE 5.8
- Muddy Mire#C3988B · ΔE 5.8
- Rosy Brown#BC8F8F · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Whisky is closest to Seaside.
Whisky FAQs
What color is Whisky?
Whisky is a medium red with the hex code #C2877B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 10°, 37% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Whisky?
The hex code for Whisky is #C2877B. In RGB it's rgb(194, 135, 123), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 30%, 37%, 24%).
What colors go well with Whisky?
Whisky pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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