#C46A66 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated brick red feels grounded and mellow rather than aggressive. Because #c46a66 has low chroma, it works best as a supporting tone in a palette rather than a dominant base. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to maintain its warmth without letting it appear muddy. The hex code #c46a66 provides enough contrast for readable small body text against a white background.
Questions about #c46a66
What is #c46a66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46a66 is rgb(196, 106, 102), in HSL hsl(3, 44%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 48%, 23%.
Which neutral colors work best with #c46a66?
Is #c46a66 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #c46a66 provides sufficient contrast against a pure white background for readable small body text. However, you should ensure your font weight is medium or bold if readability is a priority for longer passages or accessibility compliance.
Is #c46a66 readable on white or black?
#c46a66 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.