#C44B31 Hex Color
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Warm and strongly saturated, #c44b31 combines red intensity with earthy orange and brown undertones. This brick-red shade brings energy, confidence, and rustic warmth to branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and calls to action. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone beside cream and deep navy. The hex code #c44b31 gives white text about 4.8:1 contrast, supporting accessible buttons and labels.
Questions about #c44b31
What is #c44b31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c44b31 is rgb(196, 75, 49), in HSL hsl(11, 60%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 75%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c44b31?
Cream and deep navy pair especially well with #c44b31, balancing its warm brick-red intensity with light contrast and cool depth. Charcoal offers a softer neutral pairing, while muted terracotta or rust creates a tonal autumn palette.
Is #c44b31 warm or cool?
#c44b31 reads as a warm color because its strong red base is pulled toward earthy orange and brown, giving it the grounded feel of brick, clay, and autumn foliage rather than the crisp effect of blue-based reds.
Is #c44b31 readable on white or black?
#c44b31 has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.