#C14255 Hex Color
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#c14255 is a saturated brick red with strong warm undertones. It carries a heavy, intense presence, making it better suited as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. This shade pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to balance its aggressive, earthy energy. White text is legible against this hex code, ensuring that the color remains accessible for buttons or bold headlines.
Questions about #c14255
What is #c14255 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c14255 is rgb(193, 66, 85), in HSL hsl(351, 51%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 56%, 24%.
How should I use #c14255 in a design layout?
#c14255 carries a heavy, aggressive visual weight, making it highly effective as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to balance its intense, earthy energy.
Is #c14255 readable on white or black?
#c14255 has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.