#C34638 Hex Color
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This saturated brick red feels grounded yet intense. Because of its weight and warmth, #c34638 works best as a strong accent rather than a background. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance the natural ferocity of the hue. The hex code is #c34638, and it provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible in small, readable body copy.
Questions about #c34638
What is #c34638 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c34638 is rgb(195, 70, 56), in HSL hsl(6, 55%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 71%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the brick red #c34638?
#c34638 pairs effectively with cream or slate gray to ground its natural intensity without clashing. These neutral pairings help balance the ferocity of the red while keeping the overall palette sophisticated and readable for modern web interfaces.
Is #c34638 a suitable choice for body text?
#c34638 is generally too saturated for long-form body copy, as it creates significant eye strain over time. It is better utilized as a high-impact accent for buttons, calls to action, or headlines where legibility remains high against white backgrounds.
Is #c34638 readable on white or black?
#c34638 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.