#C7735E Hex Color
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#c7735e is a warm, muted red with terracotta and dusty brown undertones. Its matte, softened saturation brings grounded energy without the sharpness of vivid red. Use this hex code for rustic backgrounds, food branding, autumn palettes, or supporting accents. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #c7735e
What is #c7735e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7735e is rgb(199, 115, 94), in HSL hsl(12, 48%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 53%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #c7735e read as warm or cool?
#c7735e reads warm because its red base carries orange and terracotta undertones, while moderate lightness and restrained saturation keep the effect mellow rather than bright, fiery, or overly dramatic in large areas.
What colors pair well with #c7735e?
Is #c7735e readable on white or black?
#c7735e has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.