#C86B76 Hex Color
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#c86b76 is a muted, warm red with dusty terracotta undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its restrained saturation brings calm and understatement while keeping enough energy for romance, autumn themes, or rustic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or navy; as a full background, it can feel heavy. The hex code is #c86b76.
Questions about #c86b76
What is #c86b76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c86b76 is rgb(200, 107, 118), in HSL hsl(353, 46%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 41%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c86b76?
#c86b76 pairs well with cream, charcoal, navy, and muted olive because their darker or softer tones balance its dusty warmth without making the palette feel overly sweet. Use it as a supporting color beside a quieter dominant neutral.
Is #c86b76 readable on white or black?
#c86b76 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.