#C25959 Hex Color
Mellow terracotta warmth with rustic confidence
#c25959 is a mellow, moderately muted red with warm terracotta undertones and a grounded, rustic character. Its softened saturation brings warmth and confidence without the intensity of vivid crimson. Use the hex code #c25959 as a supporting accent with charcoal, cream, or deep navy. It suits branding, food packaging, and autumn-inspired layouts. Black text achieves about 4.9:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #c25959
What is #c25959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c25959 is rgb(194, 89, 89), in HSL hsl(0, 46%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 54%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c25959?
The #c25959 hex color pairs well with charcoal, cream, and deep navy because these tones balance its warm terracotta undertones and keep its muted red character grounded rather than overly bright. Use cream for light space and charcoal or navy for stronger contrast.
Is #c25959 a warm or cool red?
The #c25959 hex color reads as a warm red because its muted base leans toward terracotta, giving it earthy orange-brown warmth rather than the sharper, cooler impression associated with blue-based or vivid crimson reds. Its grounded character suits autumn-inspired designs and rustic branding.
Is #c25959 readable on white or black?
#c25959 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.