#C6846D Hex Color
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#c6846d is a muted, warm reddish orange with dusty terracotta undertones. Its medium lightness brings energy without the sharp impact of vivid red, making it useful as a supporting tone in branding, food packaging, autumn themes, and romance designs. Pair it with deep navy or soft cream. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #c6846d.
Questions about #c6846d
What is #c6846d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6846d is rgb(198, 132, 109), in HSL hsl(16, 44%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 45%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6846d?
Is #c6846d warm or cool?
#c6846d reads as a warm, muted reddish orange because its red and orange undertones outweigh the dusty quality that keeps it from feeling bright or aggressive in most surrounding palettes. It brings an earthy, welcoming mood to interfaces, packaging, and visual identities.
Is #c6846d readable on white or black?
#c6846d has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.