#C45738 Hex Color
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The color of a terracotta pot left in the sun, this red carries orange undertones and a mellow, mid-dark warmth. Its hex code is #c45738. The moderate saturation keeps it grounded, so it shines as a dominant base or supporting tone in branding and packaging rather than a fine-detail accent. Black text on #c45738 clears WCAG AA at about 4.8:1 contrast, and it pairs well with deep teal or cream.
Questions about #c45738
What is #c45738 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45738 is rgb(196, 87, 56), in HSL hsl(13, 56%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 71%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c45738?
Is #c45738 readable on white or black?
#c45738 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.