#C45C60 Hex Color
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This unsaturated brick red feels grounded and mellow rather than aggressive. Because it is muted, #c45c60 works best as a primary accent or a secondary color in a palette, rather than a full-page background. Pair it with soft, desaturated teals or creams to balance its warmth. Black text remains legible over this hex code, making it suitable for clear, high-contrast headings.
Questions about #c45c60
What is #c45c60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45c60 is rgb(196, 92, 96), in HSL hsl(358, 47%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 51%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c45c60 in a design palette?
Is #c45c60 readable on white or black?
#c45c60 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.