#C46E5A Hex Color
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#c46e5a is a muted, matte reddish terracotta with warm orange-brown undertones and medium lightness. Its dusty saturation creates a grounded, understated feel while retaining warmth for branding, food packaging, autumn themes, and rustic interiors. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep navy. The hex code #c46e5a provides about 5.7:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c46e5a
What is #c46e5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46e5a is rgb(196, 110, 90), in HSL hsl(11, 47%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 54%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c46e5a?
Does #c46e5a read as a warm or cool color?
#c46e5a reads as a warm color because its muted red base shifts toward orange and brown, while its dusty saturation keeps the effect restrained, grounded, and welcoming rather than bright or fiery.
Is #c46e5a readable on white or black?
#c46e5a has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.