#C5584A Hex Color
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#c5584a is a warm, fairly saturated red with mellow terracotta and earthy undertones. Its medium lightness adds energy without the sharpness of pure red. Use it for rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, or focused accents. Black text reads clearly on #c5584a, with about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #c5584a.
Questions about #c5584a
What is #c5584a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5584a is rgb(197, 88, 74), in HSL hsl(7, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 62%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5584a?
Is #c5584a warm or cool?
The hex color #c5584a reads as warm because its red base is softened by earthy terracotta undertones rather than cool blue or violet notes, while medium lightness keeps its energy approachable. It suits rustic branding and autumn-inspired accents especially well.
Is #c5584a readable on white or black?
#c5584a has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.