#C96171 Hex Color
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#c96171 is a muted, warm red with terracotta and brick undertones. Its softened saturation feels grounded and rustic, while the red base still brings energy, passion, and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, food packaging, or autumn palettes, paired with navy or cream. The hex code #c96171 also supports clear black body text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c96171
What is #c96171 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96171 is rgb(201, 97, 113), in HSL hsl(351, 49%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 44%, 21%.
Does #c96171 read as a warm or cool color?
#c96171 reads as a warm, muted red because its base leans toward terracotta and brick rather than blue or violet, creating a grounded, rustic mood with enough energy to draw attention.
What colors pair well with #c96171?
Is #c96171 readable on white or black?
#c96171 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.