#C06C65 Hex Color
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#c06c65 is a muted, warm red with dusty terracotta undertones and a matte finish. Its softened saturation brings rustic warmth and understated energy to branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and supporting elements. Use it as a mid-tone accent beside deep navy or cream. The hex code #c06c65 gives black text about 5.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c06c65
What is #c06c65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c06c65 is rgb(192, 108, 101), in HSL hsl(5, 42%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 47%, 25%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c06c65?
Does #c06c65 read as warm or cool?
#c06c65 reads as a warm red because its softened red base leans toward dusty terracotta rather than blue or magenta, giving the shade an earthy, matte impression in most palettes. It suits autumn themes and accents that need energy without high saturation.
Is #c06c65 readable on white or black?
#c06c65 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.