#C25632 Hex Color
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This warm, earthy red leans into a saturated, terracotta tone. Because of its intense energy, it works best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background. Try pairing it with slate blues or muted creams to ground the heat. The hex code for this color is #c25632, which offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible for readers.
Questions about #c25632
What is #c25632 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c25632 is rgb(194, 86, 50), in HSL hsl(15, 59%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 74%, 24%.
How should I use #c25632 in a design project?
Use #c25632 as a bold accent color rather than a primary background to keep designs legible. It draws the eye immediately, so place it on call-to-action buttons or highlights paired with slate blue or neutral backgrounds to balance the heat.
What colors balance the intensity of #c25632?
Muted, cool tones like slate blue or warm gray are perfect for neutralizing the intensity of #c25632. These pairings create a sophisticated, natural contrast that grounds the color while letting its inherent terracotta warmth shine through without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #c25632 readable on white or black?
#c25632 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.