#C47571 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brick red leans into a terracotta warmth without feeling overly saturated. The hex code #c47571 acts best as a grounded supporting tone rather than a dominant base, as its matte quality can feel flat in large areas. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep teals. Black text remains legible against this shade for accessible small body copy.
Questions about #c47571
What is #c47571 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47571 is rgb(196, 117, 113), in HSL hsl(3, 41%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 42%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c47571?
The muted warmth of #c47571 works best when contrasted against deeper, cooler tones like charcoal or deep teal. These pairings ground the matte quality of the brick red without making the overall design feel heavy or overly saturated.
Is #c47571 readable on white or black?
#c47571 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.