#C55D4A Hex Color
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This muted, mid-weight red carries clay and orange undertones, landing closer to terracotta than true red. The hex code #c55d4a has enough contrast for black body text at about 5.0:1. It works best as an accent or supporting tone in rustic and autumn palettes, where deep teal brings out its warmth.
Questions about #c55d4a
What is #c55d4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c55d4a is rgb(197, 93, 74), in HSL hsl(9, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 62%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c55d4a?
Deep teal makes a strong partner, and cream softens it for larger surfaces. Charcoal grounds it nicely too. Skip bright oranges nearby, since they blur the line between red and rust.
Is #c55d4a readable on white or black?
#c55d4a has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.