#C15353 Hex Color
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#c15353 is a mellow, saturated brick red with earthy, terracotta undertones. This warm shade projects both rustic stability and bold energy, making it an excellent accent color for branding or packaging. Since it maintains strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI elements that require visibility. Use it sparingly to ground high-energy designs rather than overwhelming the page as a large background.
Questions about #c15353
What is #c15353 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c15353 is rgb(193, 83, 83), in HSL hsl(0, 47%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 57%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #c15353 in a design palette?
Does #c15353 work well for UI text or buttons?
While #c15353 provides excellent visibility against white backgrounds for buttons and call-to-action elements, avoid using it for body text. Its high saturation and warm brick undertones can cause eye strain when used to display long paragraphs of content.
Is #c15353 readable on white or black?
#c15353 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.