#C57B6A Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow red leans into earthy terracotta territory. Because of its muted warmth, #c57b6a functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and dark teals, which ground its inherent energy. Black text remains readable against this hex code, making it suitable for clear, high-contrast typography in branding or user interface designs.
Questions about #c57b6a
What is #c57b6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c57b6a is rgb(197, 123, 106), in HSL hsl(11, 44%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 46%, 23%.
How should I use #c57b6a in UI design?
Because #c57b6a acts as a softened, unsaturated red, it works effectively as a secondary accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. It maintains excellent readability when paired with dark text like charcoal.
What color palettes work best with #c57b6a?
This terracotta shade thrives alongside dark, moody tones like deep teal or charcoal which ground its inherent warmth. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, as they overwhelm its muted, earthy character.
Is #c57b6a readable on white or black?
#c57b6a has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.