#C1465C Hex Color
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#c1465c is a saturated, warm red with pink and terracotta undertones. Its medium lightness adds energy without the harshness of pure scarlet, making it effective for buttons, sale graphics, and branding accents. Use it sparingly against cream or charcoal, since its strong chroma can dominate. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #c1465c.
Questions about #c1465c
What is #c1465c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1465c is rgb(193, 70, 92), in HSL hsl(349, 50%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 52%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1465c?
Cream and dark gray pair well with #c1465c, balancing its saturated warm red and pink-terracotta undertones, while muted green or soft beige can soften the overall palette for calm, polished layouts.
What mood does #c1465c create?
#c1465c creates an energetic, confident mood, blending the urgency of red with softer pink and earthy terracotta notes for expressive buttons, promotions, and branding accents used in measured amounts rather than broad background fields.
Is #c1465c readable on white or black?
#c1465c has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.