#C46A5A Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, this brick red leans terracotta with a matte, earthy finish. #c46a5a carries warmth without shouting, so treat it as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout rather than a dominant base. It can read muddy next to plain white, but deep teal or navy makes it feel richer. The hex code also holds black text at about 5.6:1, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #c46a5a
What is #c46a5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46a5a is rgb(196, 106, 90), in HSL hsl(9, 47%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 54%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c46a5a?
Deep teal and navy give #c46a5a a richer feel than white does, while cream and olive suit its earthy side. Use it as the supporting 30% tone in your palette.
Is #c46a5a readable on white or black?
#c46a5a has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.