#C15A45 Hex Color
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#c15a45 is a muted, warm red with earthy terracotta and brick undertones. Its moderate lightness gives designs grounded energy, confidence, and rustic warmth without vivid red’s sharpness. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with navy, cream, or olive. The hex code #c15a45 provides about 4.8:1 contrast with black, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c15a45
What is #c15a45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c15a45 is rgb(193, 90, 69), in HSL hsl(10, 50%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 64%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c15a45?
Is #c15a45 a warm or cool color?
#c15a45 reads as a warm, muted red because its terracotta and brick undertones soften the sharper energy of vivid red, creating a grounded mood that can suggest confidence, comfort, craftsmanship, and rustic warmth.
Is #c15a45 readable on white or black?
#c15a45 has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.