#C1484C Hex Color
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#c1484c is a warm, saturated brick red with terracotta undertones and enough brightness to feel energetic without becoming neon. This hex code brings urgency, confidence, and rustic warmth to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a strong accent or supporting tone, since its intensity can overwhelm large backgrounds. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c1484c
What is #c1484c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1484c is rgb(193, 72, 76), in HSL hsl(358, 49%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 61%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1484c?
Is #c1484c warm or cool?
#c1484c reads warm because its red base leans toward orange rather than blue, while its moderate lightness and strong saturation give it a grounded, assertive presence. The terracotta cast makes it feel more rustic than a clean, primary red.
Is #c1484c readable on white or black?
#c1484c 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.