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#C46564 color code is #C46564. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c46564.

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#C46564 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C46564 is 0.2196. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.89:1 against white and 5.39:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C46564 on white3.89:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C46564 on black5.39:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C465643.89:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C465645.39:1AA

#C46564 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C46564?+
The hex code for #C46564 is #C46564. In RGB it's rgb(196, 101, 100), and in HSL it's hsl(1, 45%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #C46564?+
#C46564 in RGB is (196, 101, 100). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 101, 100).
What is the CMYK value of #C46564?+
#C46564 converts to CMYK(0%, 48%, 49%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C46564.
Is #c46564 a warm or cool color?+
#C46564 (#C46564) is a warm red — its hue sits at 1° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c46564 belong to?+
#C46564 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 1°, 45%, 58% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c46564 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C46564 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.89:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c46564?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C46564 (#C46564) is 7610 C Deep Coral Blush, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C46564 in design

Practical guidance for using #c46564 (#C46564) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C46564 (#C46564) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.4:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C46564 (#C46564) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C46564 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c46564 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C46564 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.