#C0493D Hex Color
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Call-to-action buttons and sale banners are where brick red earns its keep, and #c0493d fits the job. This warm red carries terracotta undertones, so it reads earthy rather than alarmist. It works best as an accent or in the 10 percent slot of a palette, since it can feel heavy across large areas. Cream and sage tone it down nicely. White text passes contrast here at about 4.9:1.
Questions about #c0493d
What is #c0493d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0493d is rgb(192, 73, 61), in HSL hsl(5, 52%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 68%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0493d?
Cream, sage and soft neutrals calm this brick red, while deep teal gives it a striking complementary contrast. For a rustic look, pair it with weathered wood tones and warm off-whites.
Is #c0493d readable on white or black?
#c0493d has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.