#C4644A Hex Color
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#c4644a is a muted, earthy red with a dusty terracotta feel. Because it lacks the intensity of pure red, this color works best as a secondary accent rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance its warmth. The hex code for this reddish tone is #c4644a, which provides enough contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #c4644a
What is #c4644a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4644a is rgb(196, 100, 74), in HSL hsl(13, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 62%, 23%.
Which colors pair best with #c4644a for a balanced look?
Pair #c4644a with soft cream or slate gray to ground its natural warmth and prevent visual clashing. These neutral pairings allow the terracotta tone to stand out as a sophisticated accent without overpowering the primary layout elements.
Is #c4644a readable on white or black?
#c4644a has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.