#CE6B52 Hex Color
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Reach for #ce6b52 when a design needs warmth without shouting. This muted brick red carries orange undertones and an earthen feel that suits rustic branding, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, though it can read muddy in large fields. Black text passes body-copy contrast on this hex code at 5.8:1.
Questions about #ce6b52
What is #ce6b52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce6b52 is rgb(206, 107, 82), in HSL hsl(12, 56%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 60%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce6b52?
Cream, sage, and deep teal all flatter #ce6b52 by balancing its warmth with cooler or lighter tones. Try it as a 30% supporting tone against off-white backgrounds, or pair small accents with navy for a richer contrast than camel or beige.
Is #ce6b52 readable on white or black?
#ce6b52 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.