#C1495E Hex Color
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This intense brick red sits firmly between terracotta and a standard crimson. The hex code #c1495e carries enough weight to serve as a high-impact accent, but it can overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted slate blues, which balance its inherent warmth. Use it sparingly in UI design to draw attention to critical calls to action.
Questions about #c1495e
What is #c1495e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1495e is rgb(193, 73, 94), in HSL hsl(350, 49%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 51%, 24%.
How should I use #c1495e in UI design?
Use #c1495e sparingly as a high-impact accent color for critical calls to action or notification badges. Because this brick red carries significant visual weight, it can easily overwhelm a layout if applied as a primary background or dominant element.
What colors pair well with #c1495e?
The warmth of #c1495e pairs exceptionally well with cool, muted slate blue or charcoal to create a balanced contrast. These neutral or cool tones help ground the inherent intensity of the red without competing for visual dominance.
Is #c1495e readable on white or black?
#c1495e has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.