#C96E63 Hex Color
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#c96e63 is a dusty, unsaturated terracotta that feels grounded and mellow rather than aggressive. Because of its muted character, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft creams or desaturated blues to keep it from looking muddy. The hex code for this shade is #c96e63, which offers enough contrast to support small, black text.
Questions about #c96e63
What is #c96e63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96e63 is rgb(201, 110, 99), in HSL hsl(6, 49%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 51%, 21%.
How should I pair #c96e63 in a design?
Because #c96e63 carries a muted, earthy quality, it shines best when balanced against cooler or lighter tones to prevent a muddy look. Pair this dusty terracotta with cream for warmth or soft, dusty blue to provide a fresh, calming contrast that makes the color pop.
Is #c96e63 readable on white or black?
#c96e63 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.