#C86A55 Hex Color
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#c86a55 is a muted, warm red with earthy terracotta undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation gives designs a grounded, rustic character rather than sharp intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or dark navy in branding, autumn palettes, and food packaging. The hex code #c86a55 also supports black body text at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c86a55
What is #c86a55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c86a55 is rgb(200, 106, 85), in HSL hsl(11, 51%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 58%, 22%.
Which colors pair well with #c86a55?
Does #c86a55 read as a warm or cool color?
#c86a55 reads as a warm red because its muted orange and terracotta undertones sit closer to orange than blue on the color wheel, giving it a rustic, welcoming feel that suits natural neutrals.
Is #c86a55 readable on white or black?
#c86a55 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.