#C54E4E Hex Color
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#c54e4e is a warm, saturated brick-red with muted terracotta undertones. Its medium brightness brings energy and confidence to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and rustic palettes. Use it as a strong accent with cream or deep navy rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #c54e4e.
Questions about #c54e4e
What is #c54e4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c54e4e is rgb(197, 78, 78), in HSL hsl(0, 51%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 60%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c54e4e?
Warm neutrals and deep blues pair well with #c54e4e, with cream softening its terracotta character and navy adding a crisp, confident counterpoint for branding, interfaces, and accent-led layouts without competing for attention.
Where can #c54e4e be used effectively?
Use #c54e4e as an accent for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and rustic layouts, where its saturated brick-red tone brings energy and confidence without overwhelming the page as a full background.
Is #c54e4e readable on white or black?
#c54e4e has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 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.