#C4635E Hex Color
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This unsaturated brick red offers a grounded, rustic warmth that feels intentional rather than aggressive. Because it is muted, #c4635e works better as a distinct accent than a full-page background, where it can appear heavy. Use it to warm up cool-toned palettes or pair it with charcoal gray for a balanced, sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this terracotta shade is #c4635e.
Questions about #c4635e
What is #c4635e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4635e is rgb(196, 99, 94), in HSL hsl(3, 46%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 52%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c4635e in a design?
Is #c4635e suitable for large-scale backgrounds?
Using #c4635e as a full-page background often feels heavy due to its deep saturation and reddish intensity. It is much more effective as an intentional accent for buttons, borders, or text highlights to draw attention without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is #c4635e readable on white or black?
#c4635e has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.29:1 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.