#C37057 Hex Color
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Don’t expect fire-engine energy here. #c37057 is a dusty, muted red with terracotta warmth, more clay than cherry. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, which makes it a strong supporting tone under cream type or beside sage green. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 5.8:1, so it can carry small body copy. It reads muddy in large fields, so use it with intent.
Questions about #c37057
What is #c37057 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c37057 is rgb(195, 112, 87), in HSL hsl(14, 47%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 55%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c37057?
Muted teal, warm cream, and charcoal all flatter #c37057 because its low saturation lets stronger neighbors carry the palette. Sage green works too when you want a softer, earthier mix.
Is #c37057 readable on white or black?
#c37057 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.