#CA6E69 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #ca6e69 is a dusty reddish terracotta with low saturation and a matte, mellow feel. Its softened red brings warmth and energy without the force of vivid scarlet, making it useful for rustic backgrounds, food branding, or restrained accents. The hex code #ca6e69 supports black text at about 5.9:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ca6e69
What is #ca6e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca6e69 is rgb(202, 110, 105), in HSL hsl(3, 48%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 48%, 21%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca6e69?
Does #ca6e69 read as warm or cool?
#ca6e69 reads warm because its red base carries earthy terracotta and brownish undertones, while its muted saturation softens the heat; it feels grounded and mellow rather than vivid, making it suitable for traditional layouts and autumn-inspired palettes.
Is #ca6e69 readable on white or black?
#ca6e69 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.