#C26F67 Hex Color

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#c26f67 is a muted, matte red with warm terracotta undertones and a dusty, mellow finish. Its softened saturation suits branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and rustic interiors without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or cream. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #c26f67.

Questions about #c26f67

What is #c26f67 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c26f67 is rgb(194, 111, 103), in HSL hsl(5, 43%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 47%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c26f67?
#c26f67 pairs well with cream for a gentle warm palette, navy for contrast, and charcoal for a grounded neutral balance. Its muted terracotta character also works with natural wood tones and other subdued autumn colors.
Is #c26f67 a warm or cool color?
#c26f67 reads as a warm color because its muted red base leans toward terracotta, carrying subtle orange-brown undertones instead of blue or violet; this gives it an earthy, approachable feel beside cream, tan, and other natural neutrals.
Does #c26f67 work with black or white text?
#c26f67 offers stronger text contrast with black than with white: black text reaches about 5.8:1, while white is about 3.6:1, so black is the safer choice for normal-size body copy under WCAG contrast guidance.
Is #c26f67 readable on white or black?
#c26f67 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.