#C35A35 Hex Color
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#c35a35 is a saturated, earthy terracotta with warm, reddish undertones. It carries an intense energy that works best as a bold accent rather than a full background. This color creates a striking, high-contrast look when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays. Because black text maintains high readability against this shade, it functions well for call-to-action buttons or headers where attention is required.
Questions about #c35a35
What is #c35a35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c35a35 is rgb(195, 90, 53), in HSL hsl(16, 57%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 73%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c35a35?
This intense terracotta creates a striking, modern look when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays. These neutral tones ground the warmth of #c35a35, allowing it to function as a powerful accent without overwhelming your overall layout.
Is #c35a35 readable on white or black?
#c35a35 has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 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.