#C54A4A Hex Color
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#c54a4a is a warm, brick-toned red that leans into earthy, terracotta undertones rather than pure pigment. This shade demands attention, making it an excellent choice for call-to-action buttons or small accents that need to pop against neutral backgrounds. While it pairs well with cream or charcoal, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color to avoid overwhelming a design with its intense energy.
Questions about #c54a4a
What is #c54a4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c54a4a is rgb(197, 74, 74), in HSL hsl(0, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 62%, 23%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use #c54a4a in a professional design?
Limit #c54a4a to a 10% accent color to maintain its punchy energy without overwhelming your layout. It pairs naturally with charcoal or soft cream to balance its terracotta intensity and ensure your primary content remains the main focus.
Does #c54a4a lean warm or cool in a color palette?
#c54a4a is decidedly warm, carrying deep earthy undertones that resemble baked clay or brick. Because of this heat, it tends to clash with cool, neon-tinted blues and instead finds harmony alongside muted olive or dusty beige tones.
Is #c54a4a readable on white or black?
#c54a4a has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.