#C54E4C Hex Color
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#c54e4c is a brick red with a warm terracotta undertone. Its strong saturation brings energy without tipping into alarm, so it works best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. White text passes WCAG AA on top of it at about 4.6:1 contrast. Pair it with cream or charcoal for a grounded, rustic palette.
Questions about #c54e4c
What is #c54e4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c54e4c is rgb(197, 78, 76), in HSL hsl(1, 51%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 61%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c54e4c?
#c54e4c pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted olive tones. Its terracotta undertone also reads rich next to sage, which keeps the warmth from feeling heavy in rustic or autumn palettes.
Is #c54e4c readable on white or black?
#c54e4c has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.