#CE775C Hex Color
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This muted terracotta carries a warm, mellow energy that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because the hex code #ce775c is desaturated, it avoids the intensity of standard reds and functions well as a supporting background tone. It pairs effectively with dark charcoal for high readability, as the contrast ratio is strong enough for body text. Use it sparingly in branding to balance vibrant accents.
Questions about #ce775c
What is #ce775c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce775c is rgb(206, 119, 92), in HSL hsl(14, 54%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 55%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #ce775c for UI design?
Does #ce775c read as a warm or cool color?
#ce775c is firmly a warm color, though its desaturated nature prevents it from feeling aggressive. It carries the energy of traditional earth pigments but remains soft, making it an excellent choice for branding that requires friendliness without visual strain.
Is #ce775c readable on white or black?
#ce775c has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.