#C5704E Hex Color
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#c5704e is a muted, warm tone with earthy red undertones and a mellow finish. It brings optimism and creative energy without the sharpness of brighter hues, making it useful for food branding, autumn graphics, and youth-focused campaigns. The hex code #c5704e works well as a supporting tone, with black text achieving about 5.8:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #c5704e
What is #c5704e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5704e is rgb(197, 112, 78), in HSL hsl(17, 51%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 60%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5704e?
The #c5704e hex color pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted sage, which balance its warm terracotta character; navy can add stronger contrast for branding and autumn-inspired palettes.
Is #c5704e warm or cool?
#c5704e reads as warm because its red and orange undertones outweigh its muted finish, giving the shade an earthy, approachable character rather than the crisp, airy feel associated with cool colors. It works well for cozy backgrounds and autumn accents.
Is #c5704e readable on white or black?
#c5704e 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.