#C5775B Hex Color
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This muted, dusty terracotta is a warm tone with earthy, understated character. Because of its desaturated quality, #c5775b works best as a balanced background or supporting element rather than a dominant splash. It pairs well with deep charcoals, which ground its inherent softness. The hex code #c5775b provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible in standard web layouts.
Questions about #c5775b
What is #c5775b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5775b is rgb(197, 119, 91), in HSL hsl(16, 48%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 54%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c5775b in a design palette?
Is #c5775b readable on white or black?
#c5775b has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.