#CA8974 Hex Color
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#ca8974 is an unsaturated, warm reddish tone with terracotta and dusty rose undertones. Its mellow lightness softens red’s usual intensity, while still suggesting energy, passion, and urgency. Use it as a supporting color in food, romance, or sports branding, or pair it with deep navy. As a hex code, #ca8974 supports black text at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #ca8974
What is #ca8974 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca8974 is rgb(202, 137, 116), in HSL hsl(15, 45%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 43%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #ca8974?
Pair #ca8974 with deep navy, cream, or muted olive for a grounded palette that balances its warm terracotta cast. Navy adds structure, while cream keeps the combination light and olive introduces an earthy contrast without making the red feel brighter.
Is #ca8974 readable on white or black?
#ca8974 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.