#C6877B Hex Color
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This unsaturated terracotta tone feels mellow and grounded, stripping away the harshness of a pure, vibrant red. Because #c6877b sits in a muted, warm range, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color. Pair it with charcoal greys to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements requiring standard accessibility compliance.
Questions about #c6877b
What is #c6877b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6877b is rgb(198, 135, 123), in HSL hsl(10, 40%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 38%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6877b?
#c6877b works exceptionally well when balanced against deep, neutral tones like charcoal or soft off-whites, which prevent the warmth of the terracotta from feeling too overwhelming in a design composition. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons.
Is #c6877b readable on white or black?
#c6877b has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.