#CE4E40 Hex Color
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#ce4e40 is a warm, saturated red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its strong saturation brings energy and urgency, while moderate lightness gives it weight without making it dull. It fits rustic branding, autumn palettes, and food graphics. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. The hex code #ce4e40 gives black text about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #ce4e40
What is #ce4e40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce4e40 is rgb(206, 78, 64), in HSL hsl(6, 59%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 69%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce4e40?
#ce4e40 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted teal because these colors balance its saturated warmth while keeping the palette grounded without competing with its strong focal role in layouts. Use charcoal for structure, cream for breathing room, and muted teal sparingly for cooler contrast.
Where should designers use #ce4e40?
#ce4e40 works best as a focused accent, supporting tone, or call-to-action color rather than a dominant page background because its high saturation can become tiring across large surfaces and dense layouts. It suits buttons, sale markers, sports graphics, food packaging, and warm seasonal branding.
Is #ce4e40 readable on white or black?
#ce4e40 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 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.