#C35C50 Hex Color
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This muted brick red feels rustic and grounded rather than fiery. Because it is fairly unsaturated, #c35c50 functions better as a warm accent or secondary brand color than a dominant background. It pairs nicely with slate grays or muted greens to tone down its intensity. This hex code provides sufficient contrast for black text, ensuring readability in small print or interface designs.
Questions about #c35c50
What is #c35c50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c35c50 is rgb(195, 92, 80), in HSL hsl(6, 49%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 59%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c35c50?
Does #c35c50 work for interface design?
#c35c50 provides sufficient contrast against white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for buttons or accent text. It is far less aggressive than pure red, allowing it to serve as a call-to-action color without overwhelming the user interface.
Is #c35c50 readable on white or black?
#c35c50 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.