What color is #CE746E?

#CE746E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(206, 116, 110), and in HSL hsl(4, 49%, 62%).

Is #CE746E accessible as text?

On white, #CE746E has a contrast ratio of 3.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE746E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE746E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #CE746E?

#CE746E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FC7CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE746E below.

Is #CE746E good for buttons?

#CE746E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE746E — white text only reaches 3.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE746E the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CE746E is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CE746E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE746E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE746E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE746E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE746E Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Terracotta as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CE746E Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Terracotta holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CE746E Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Terracotta opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CE746E Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Terracotta sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CE746E Secondary #D6B4B0 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CE746E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 81/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 71/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 73/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CE746E with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E6E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CE956F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #CE746E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CE746E;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 116 110;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.7% 0.114 24.7);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E0;
  --color-200: #EAC5C2;
  --color-300: #D79C98;
  --color-400: #C27670;
  --color-500: #A6554F;
  --color-600: #7F4642;
  --color-700: #5B3634;
  --color-800: #3C2625;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E1E0',
    200: '#EAC5C2',
    300: '#D79C98',
    400: '#C27670',
    500: '#A6554F',
    600: '#7F4642',
    700: '#5B3634',
    800: '#3C2625',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #CE746E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E0;
$base-200: #EAC5C2;
$base-300: #D79C98;
$base-400: #C27670;
$base-500: #A6554F;
$base-600: #7F4642;
$base-700: #5B3634;
$base-800: #3C2625;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #BC4941;
$base-subtle: #EDD9D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE746E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC5C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D79C98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27670",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6554F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4642",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3634",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2625",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CE746E

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