#CE5856 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #ce5856 is a medium-light brick red with terracotta undertones. Its strong presence adds energy to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting accent beside navy or warm cream rather than a full background. The hex code #ce5856 gives black text about 5.2:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #ce5856
What is #ce5856 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce5856 is rgb(206, 88, 86), in HSL hsl(1, 55%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 58%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce5856?
How does #ce5856 perform for body text?
#ce5856 has about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against black, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text; test the exact text and background combination in context, because results change on white, cream, or other light surfaces.
Where does #ce5856 work best in a design?
#ce5856 works best as a supporting accent in calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes, where its warm saturation adds energy without overwhelming a layout as a full background.
Does #ce5856 read as a warm or cool color?
#ce5856 reads as a warm brick red because its terracotta undertone and saturated red base lean toward earthy orange rather than blue, giving it an energetic, grounded feel that suits autumn palettes.
Is #ce5856 readable on white or black?
#ce5856 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.