#C35935 Hex Color
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Somewhere between rust and terracotta, #c35935 is a mellow, warm red with a clay undertone. Its medium saturation keeps it grounded, which suits food branding, sports, and fall palettes. Use it as a dominant base or a bold accent, but skip pure white backgrounds since they wash it out. The hex code holds about 4.8:1 contrast with black text, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #c35935
What is #c35935 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c35935 is rgb(195, 89, 53), in HSL hsl(15, 57%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 73%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c35935?
Cream, navy, and deep teal all flatter #c35935. Its warm clay undertone balances cool blues and soft neutrals, while pure white tends to wash it out and flatten the depth.
Is #c35935 readable on white or black?
#c35935 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.