#C56A50 Hex Color
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When a design needs warmth without shouting, reach for this muted red. The hex code #c56a50 leans terracotta, with an orange undertone that reads earthy rather than urgent. Its low saturation suits accents and supporting tones, and it flatters deep teal or cream. Black text clears AA contrast on it, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #c56a50
What is #c56a50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c56a50 is rgb(197, 106, 80), in HSL hsl(13, 50%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 59%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c56a50?
#c56a50 pairs well with deep teal, cream, and charcoal. Its muted warmth balances cool tones nicely. Avoid placing bright reds or oranges next to it, since they compete with its soft, earthy character.
Is #c56a50 readable on white or black?
#c56a50 has a 3.78:1 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.