#C15158 Hex Color
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Warm and moderately saturated, #c15158 is a mellow red with dusty terracotta undertones. Its grounded character suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and warm accent systems, while its energy supports sports or sales graphics. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly at about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #c15158.
Questions about #c15158
What is #c15158 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c15158 is rgb(193, 81, 88), in HSL hsl(356, 47%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 54%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c15158?
#c15158 pairs well with cream, warm beige, charcoal, and muted sage, while a blue-green accent provides complementary contrast for a balanced, earthy look across branding, packaging, and interface accents. Use darker neutrals for text and lighter warm tones for surrounding space.
Does #c15158 read as a warm or cool color?
#c15158 reads as a warm, moderately saturated red because its muted terracotta undertones add earthiness, making it feel grounded, approachable, and energetic rather than bright, sharp, or cool in most palettes. It works best as a supporting tone when a full background feels too dense.
Is #c15158 readable on white or black?
#c15158 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.