#CC7161 Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, this muted brick red brings a grounded, warm energy to any palette. Because of its unsaturated nature, #cc7161 functions best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this terracotta tone is #cc7161, and it provides enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #cc7161
What is #cc7161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc7161 is rgb(204, 113, 97), in HSL hsl(9, 51%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 52%, 20%.
What colors pair well with the #cc7161 terracotta tone?
#cc7161 functions best when paired with neutral, low-contrast companions to prevent a muddy appearance. Try using cream or slate gray to maintain a balanced, sophisticated palette that lets the warmth of this color stand out without overwhelming the eye.
Is #cc7161 suitable for use as a primary background color?
Due to its unsaturated nature, #cc7161 is generally better suited as a supporting accent or highlight rather than a dominant background. It can feel heavy or uninviting if applied to large, empty spaces, so use it sparingly to add warmth to smaller design elements.
Is #cc7161 readable on white or black?
#cc7161 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.