#CE7260 Hex Color
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Reach for #ce7260 when a design needs red without the alarm. This mellow, warm shade reads like dusty terracotta, softened by gray undertones. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since full backgrounds can feel flat next to white. Black text stays readable on it at about 6.2:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. The hex code #ce7260 pairs nicely with deep teal.
Questions about #ce7260
What is #ce7260 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce7260 is rgb(206, 114, 96), in HSL hsl(10, 53%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 53%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce7260?
Deep teal and olive green make #ce7260 feel richer, while charcoal grounds it in a modern palette. Avoid pale yellows, which wash out its warmth.
Is #ce7260 readable on white or black?
#ce7260 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.