#C36A57 Hex Color
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Somewhere between a fired clay pot and a weathered brick, #c36a57 is a dusty brick red with muted warmth. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it shines as a supporting tone behind cream or deep teal rather than as the star. Black text clears WCAG AA contrast on it, making the hex code a safe pick for backgrounds with small type.
Questions about #c36a57
What is #c36a57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c36a57 is rgb(195, 106, 87), in HSL hsl(11, 47%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 55%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c36a57?
Cream, sage, and deep navy all flatter #c36a57. The muted red warms up cool blues, while soft neutrals keep its dusty character from turning muddy on the page.
Is #c36a57 readable on white or black?
#c36a57 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.