Terracotta Color – #cb6843: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Terracotta color hex code is #cb6843, and it is composed of 80% red, 41% green and 26% blue.
Terracotta is a light, bright, and warm color at 67% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Terracotta color (#cb6843) against dark backgrounds.

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Terracotta Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Terracotta, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cb6843 |
| RGB | rgb(203,104,67) |
| HSL | hsl(16,56.7%,52.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 49, 67, 20 |
| HSV | 16, 67, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 41, 26 |
| XYZ | 30.6, 23, 8.1 |
| LAB | 55.1, 36.3, 38.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 67% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.75 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
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