#CE6161 Hex Color
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A muted, earthy red, #ce6161 carries a warm and approachable weight. This terracotta tone feels grounded and rustic rather than aggressive. Because of its medium saturation, it works best as a primary accent or a textured background element, where it avoids overwhelming the design. Pair it with charcoal greys for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this brick shade is #ce6161.
Questions about #ce6161
What is #ce6161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce6161 is rgb(206, 97, 97), in HSL hsl(0, 53%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 53%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce6161 for a balanced design?
Because of its warm, terracotta nature, #ce6161 looks grounded and sophisticated when paired with charcoal or deep, neutral grays. This high-contrast combination creates a stable, modern feel that prevents the red from feeling overwhelming or overly aggressive in your layout.
Is #ce6161 considered a warm or cool color tone?
#ce6161 is distinctly warm, carrying the earthy, reddish undertones typical of clay or brick pigments. It brings an inviting, human touch to digital interfaces, making it much more approachable and soft on the eyes than a high-saturation primary red.
Is #ce6161 readable on white or black?
#ce6161 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.