#CE5B69 Hex Color
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#ce5b69 is a warm, fairly saturated red with mellow terracotta and brick-red undertones. This medium-depth shade brings energy and confidence without the sharpness of bright scarlet. The hex code #ce5b69 works well for rustic branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and warm accents. Use it as a supporting tone or bold detail; black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #ce5b69
What is #ce5b69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce5b69 is rgb(206, 91, 105), in HSL hsl(353, 54%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 49%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce5b69?
#ce5b69 pairs well with navy, muted cream, and dark wood tones, which temper its fairly strong saturation and reinforce its grounded terracotta character. Use navy for polished contrast, while cream and wood suit rustic packaging or autumn-focused layouts.
Is #ce5b69 readable on white or black?
#ce5b69 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.