#C14C3F Hex Color
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A saturated, warm brick red with terracotta undertones, #c14c3f brings energy and grounded warmth to a palette. Its strong midrange depth suits calls to action, food branding, rustic layouts, and autumn accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or cream, rather than a full page background. The #c14c3f hex code supports white text at about 4.8:1, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #c14c3f
What is #c14c3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c14c3f is rgb(193, 76, 63), in HSL hsl(6, 51%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 67%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c14c3f?
#c14c3f pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted sage because these colors temper its warm saturation without making the palette feel flat. Use cream for space, charcoal for structure, and sage for a restrained natural contrast.
Is #c14c3f readable on white or black?
#c14c3f has a 4.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.