#C4503E Hex Color

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#c4503e is a saturated, warm red with earthy terracotta and brick undertones. Its medium lightness gives it strong energy without the harshness of pure red. Use it for calls to action, food branding, autumn palettes, or rustic accents. The hex code #c4503e works well as a focused interface accent, and white text provides about 4.6:1 contrast.

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What is #c4503e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c4503e is rgb(196, 80, 62), in HSL hsl(8, 53%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 68%, 23%.

What colors pair well with #c4503e?

For a grounded palette, #c4503e pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and sage, because these cooler or lighter neighbors temper its warm saturation while preserving the terracotta character in branding and editorial layouts.

Is #c4503e readable on white or black?

#c4503e has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

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