#CE695A Hex Color
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This muted terracotta sits between red and orange, offering a grounded, warm aesthetic. The hex code #ce695a works best as a primary accent color rather than a large background, where its unsaturated nature can feel muddy. It creates an excellent contrast for black text and pairs well with other shades of brown to capture a rustic or traditional feel in branding and print design.
Questions about #ce695a
What is #ce695a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce695a is rgb(206, 105, 90), in HSL hsl(8, 54%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 56%, 19%.
What design styles suit the #ce695a color?
Use #ce695a to evoke a rustic, warm, or artisan aesthetic in print and digital design. Its desaturated terracotta tone creates a professional, grounded feeling that pairs naturally with deep brown shades or soft cream tones for a balanced look.
Is #ce695a readable on white or black?
#ce695a has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.