#C46E6E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red evokes the warmth of terracotta and rustic design. Because it is unsaturated, #c46e6e provides a sophisticated alternative to harsh, primary reds. It works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Since black text provides excellent readability against this hex code, it functions well for buttons or secondary UI elements that require clear, grounded contrast.
Questions about #c46e6e
What is #c46e6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46e6e is rgb(196, 110, 110), in HSL hsl(0, 42%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 44%, 23%.
What colors pair well with the #c46e6e terracotta tone?
Is #c46e6e readable on white or black?
#c46e6e has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.