#C55852 Hex Color

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This warm, brick-toned red carries a rustic energy without feeling aggressive. Because #c55852 maintains a mid-range saturation, it works best as a primary brand accent or a secondary field rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, slate-gray neutrals to balance its inherent heat. Black text remains legible against this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text accessibility.

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What is #c55852 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c55852 is rgb(197, 88, 82), in HSL hsl(3, 50%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 58%, 23%.

What colors pair best with #c55852?

#c55852 pairs beautifully with cool slate or charcoal neutrals to balance its inherent brick warmth. For a balanced composition, try using this shade as a primary accent alongside slate or charcoal backgrounds to keep the design professional and grounded.

Is #c55852 readable on white or black?

#c55852 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 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.

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