#C96A69 Hex Color
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#c96a69 is a warm, muted red with terracotta and dusty rose undertones. Its softened saturation feels grounded and rustic while retaining enough energy for food, sports, romance, and autumn branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with deep navy or cream, rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #c96a69
What is #c96a69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96a69 is rgb(201, 106, 105), in HSL hsl(1, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 48%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c96a69?
#c96a69 pairs well with deep navy, cream, and muted earth tones, which balance its warm terracotta-red base without competing with its softened saturation, giving it structure in both light and dark compositions.
Is #c96a69 a warm or cool color?
#c96a69 is a warm color because its red base leans toward terracotta and dusty rose rather than blue or violet, giving it a grounded, approachable character that feels less intense than a bright red.
Is #c96a69 readable on white or black?
#c96a69 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.