#C46047 Hex Color

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Warm and moderately muted, #c46047 is a reddish terracotta with brown undertones and enough depth to feel grounded. Its earthy energy supports rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and traditional interiors. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or soft cream, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code for this color is #c46047.

Questions about #c46047

What is #c46047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46047 is rgb(196, 96, 71), in HSL hsl(12, 51%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 64%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c46047?
#c46047 pairs well with soft cream and deep navy, while muted green adds a natural accent because the terracotta warmth benefits from lighter neutrals and cool contrast.
Is #c46047 readable on white or black?
#c46047 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.