#C25D4D Hex Color
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A muted, mid-tone brick red with warm terracotta undertones. The hex code #c25d4d reads earthy rather than loud, which makes it a steady supporting tone in rustic palettes. It flatters deep teal and cream, though it can turn muddy at large sizes. Black text passes contrast requirements over #c25d4d, so it works behind small body copy.
Questions about #c25d4d
What is #c25d4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c25d4d is rgb(194, 93, 77), in HSL hsl(8, 49%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 60%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c25d4d?
#c25d4d pairs well with deep teal, cream, and charcoal, which balance its warm undertones. Olive and navy also work when you want a more grounded, rustic palette.
Is #c25d4d readable on white or black?
#c25d4d has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.