#C26363 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #c26363 is a mellow reddish tone between brick red and terracotta. Its softened saturation gives designs grounded warmth rather than sharp intensity, while the red base still suggests energy and confidence. Use the hex code #c26363 for rustic branding, autumn palettes, or focused accents. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c26363
What is #c26363 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c26363 is rgb(194, 99, 99), in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 49%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c26363?
Where does #c26363 work best in a palette?
#c26363 works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a full-page background. Its medium lightness and muted saturation suit rustic branding, autumn packaging, food visuals, and warm interface highlights without overwhelming nearby content.
Is #c26363 readable on white or black?
#c26363 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.