#C45E4C Hex Color
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#c45e4c is a warm, muted red with earthy terracotta and brick undertones. Its mellow saturation brings grounded energy, confidence, and rustic warmth without the force of vivid scarlet. Use it as a supporting tone for food, sports, autumn, or traditional branding, pairing it with deep navy or cream. The hex code #c45e4c provides about 5.1:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #c45e4c
What is #c45e4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45e4c is rgb(196, 94, 76), in HSL hsl(9, 50%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 61%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c45e4c?
Does #c45e4c work with black text?
Yes, #c45e4c gives black text roughly a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text; white text has weaker contrast and may fail normal-text targets, so check its size and weight before using it.
Is #c45e4c readable on white or black?
#c45e4c has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.