#C05059 Hex Color
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#c05059 is a fairly saturated, mid-light warm red with muted terracotta and dusty rose undertones. Its grounded warmth suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and bold editorial accents. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #c05059.
Questions about #c05059
What is #c05059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c05059 is rgb(192, 80, 89), in HSL hsl(355, 47%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 54%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c05059?
Is #c05059 readable on white or black?
#c05059 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.