#C4705F Hex Color
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Dried clay comes to mind at first glance. #c4705f is a dusty brick red with warm terracotta undertones, muted enough to read calm rather than loud. Its matte quality makes it a strong supporting tone in rustic or autumn palettes, and it flatters deep sage green better than the usual cream. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c4705f
What is #c4705f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4705f is rgb(196, 112, 95), in HSL hsl(10, 46%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 52%, 23%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4705f?
#c4705f pairs well with sage and olive for earthy palettes, while navy adds sharper contrast. Cream softens it, but muted greens bring out its terracotta warmth best.
Is #c4705f readable on white or black?
#c4705f has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.