#C37C74 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy red feels mellow rather than aggressive. The hex code #c37c74 works best as a thoughtful accent color. Use it sparingly against charcoal grays to avoid a muddy look. Because it has enough lightness, black text remains highly readable over this shade. It suits branding that needs a touch of energy without the intensity of primary red.
Questions about #c37c74
What is #c37c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c37c74 is rgb(195, 124, 116), in HSL hsl(6, 40%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 41%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c37c74?
Is #c37c74 suitable for text-heavy designs?
#c37c74 is generally better as an accent than a primary body text color due to its muted saturation. While black text remains highly readable over it, using #c37c74 for headers or call-to-action buttons keeps your design accessible while providing a distinct, mellow energy.
Is #c37c74 readable on white or black?
#c37c74 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.