#C64554 Hex Color
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#c64554 is a warm, saturated brick red with heavy terracotta undertones. Because it carries such high intensity, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. The hex code #c64554 offers strong legibility with white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges that need to grab attention immediately.
Questions about #c64554
What is #c64554 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c64554 is rgb(198, 69, 84), in HSL hsl(353, 53%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 58%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c64554 in a UI design?
This brick red pairs effectively with neutral tones like charcoal or soft off-whites to balance its intensity. Using #c64554 against dark surfaces creates a high-contrast, modern aesthetic that draws the eye toward critical action buttons or notification badges.
Is #c64554 readable on white or black?
#c64554 has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.