#C2614C Hex Color
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#c2614c is a warm, mellow red with terracotta and brick-red undertones. Its moderate saturation gives designs grounded energy rather than sharp intensity. Use it for rustic branding, autumn themes, food packaging, or bold accents. As a hex code, #c2614c works with black text at about 5.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #c2614c
What is #c2614c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2614c is rgb(194, 97, 76), in HSL hsl(11, 49%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 61%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c2614c?
The warm, muted red of #c2614c pairs well with navy, cream, charcoal, and muted olive, which temper its terracotta undertone while preserving a grounded palette with clear visual hierarchy for packaging, interiors, and editorial layouts.
Is #c2614c suitable for text and backgrounds?
Black text on #c2614c reaches about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text, while white text has weaker contrast and should be checked before use in buttons or headings. Use a darker background if white lettering is required.
Is #c2614c readable on white or black?
#c2614c has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.