#C25C5C Hex Color
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This mellow, brick-red shade balances energy with a grounded, rustic quality. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, #c25c5c functions best as a warm accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or muted olive greens for a sophisticated palette. The hex code for this terracotta tone is #c25c5c, and it offers enough contrast to support black text comfortably.
Questions about #c25c5c
What is #c25c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c25c5c is rgb(194, 92, 92), in HSL hsl(0, 46%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 53%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c25c5c in a design scheme?
Is #c25c5c suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
While #c25c5c functions well as an accent, it is generally too vibrant for large background areas and lacks sufficient contrast against white for small, standard text. It is best reserved for interactive elements like buttons, borders, or highlights.
Is #c25c5c readable on white or black?
#c25c5c has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.