#CA654B Hex Color

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Not a fire-engine red, #ca654b is a muted brick shade with terracotta warmth. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, more rustic than fiery. The color works best as a supporting tone or accent, pairing nicely with sage and cream. Black text on the hex code #ca654b reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.

Questions about #ca654b

What is #ca654b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca654b is rgb(202, 101, 75), in HSL hsl(12, 55%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 63%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #ca654b?
Cream, sage, and charcoal all flatter #ca654b, since the muted brick tone warms up pale neutrals and deep grays. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background, where its earthiness can turn muddy.
Is #ca654b readable on white or black?
#ca654b has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.