#C25656 Hex Color
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#c25656 is a warm, mellow red with muted terracotta and brick undertones. Its moderate lightness gives designs grounded energy rather than a bright, sharp punch. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent in rustic branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and sports graphics. The hex code #c25656 supports black text at about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c25656
What is #c25656 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c25656 is rgb(194, 86, 86), in HSL hsl(0, 47%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 56%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c25656?
#c25656 pairs well with navy, warm cream, and charcoal because navy adds cool contrast, cream softens its terracotta warmth, and charcoal keeps the palette grounded without making it feel harsh.
Where does #c25656 work best in design?
Use #c25656 as a supporting tone or compact accent in rustic branding, food packaging, autumn layouts, and sports graphics, where its moderate lightness and restrained saturation add warmth without the neon intensity of a brighter red.
Is #c25656 readable on white or black?
#c25656 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 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.