#C45C44 Hex Color
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This mellow brick red feels grounded and rustic rather than aggressive. With its desaturated, earthy quality, #c45c44 provides a stable warmth that works well as an accent color in traditional designs or autumn-themed palettes. It pairs effectively with cool slate blues to balance its natural intensity. Because it has enough contrast to support black text, you can use it for buttons or headers that need to capture attention.
Questions about #c45c44
What is #c45c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45c44 is rgb(196, 92, 68), in HSL hsl(11, 52%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 65%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c45c44 for a balanced look?
Is #c45c44 readable on white or black?
#c45c44 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.