#C45552 Hex Color
Warm terracotta red with grounded energy
#c45552 is a fairly saturated, mellow red with warm terracotta undertones and medium lightness. Its grounded energy suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and warm accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream rather than a full-page background. The hex code #c45552 provides about 4.8:1 contrast with black body text.
Questions about #c45552
What is #c45552 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45552 is rgb(196, 85, 82), in HSL hsl(2, 49%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 58%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c45552?
Navy, cream, charcoal, and muted blue-green tones pair well with #c45552, balancing its warm terracotta undertones; use navy or charcoal for structure, cream for softness, and blue-green accents for a cooler contrast.
Is #c45552 a warm or cool color?
#c45552 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base leans toward terracotta rather than blue or purple, giving the color a grounded, inviting character that suits autumn palettes, rustic layouts, and restrained accent areas.
Is #c45552 readable on white or black?
#c45552 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.