#C45335 Hex Color
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This saturated, terra-cotta red commands immediate attention with its intense, warm energy. Because it is so loud, #c45335 works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, muted grays to ground the color’s aggressive nature. It remains legible with black text, making it a functional choice for high-visibility calls to action or urgent interface elements.
Questions about #c45335
What is #c45335 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45335 is rgb(196, 83, 53), in HSL hsl(13, 57%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 73%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c45335?
This warm terracotta works best when grounded by neutral tones to balance its intensity. Pair #c45335 with charcoal or soft off-whites to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that prevents the color from overwhelming your UI or layout.
Is #c45335 readable on white or black?
#c45335 has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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.