#C17E70 Hex Color
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#c17e70 is a warm, muted red with dusty terracotta and soft brown undertones. Its medium-light value softens red’s usual urgency, making it useful for food branding, romance, sports, and editorial accents. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable at about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #c17e70.
Questions about #c17e70
What is #c17e70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c17e70 is rgb(193, 126, 112), in HSL hsl(10, 40%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 42%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c17e70?
#c17e70 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals because its muted terracotta-red base gains contrast while keeping a grounded, welcoming feel across branding, packaging, editorial layouts, and interior-inspired palettes. Use navy for polished contrast and charcoal for a quieter combination.
Is #c17e70 a warm or cool color?
#c17e70 reads as a warm, muted red because its terracotta and soft brown undertones shift it away from blue-based reds, while its medium-light value keeps the warmth gentle rather than intense for supporting accents.
Is #c17e70 readable on white or black?
#c17e70 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.