#C6474E Hex Color
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#c6474e is a warm, saturated red with brick and terracotta undertones. Its moderate lightness brings energy and confidence without the harshness of pure red. Use this hex code for calls to action, highlights, or rustic branding, paired with deep navy or warm cream. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c6474e
What is #c6474e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6474e is rgb(198, 71, 78), in HSL hsl(357, 53%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 61%, 22%.
Which colors pair well with #c6474e?
Does #c6474e read as warm or cool?
#c6474e reads as a warm red because its muted, earthy balance leans toward brick and terracotta rather than blue-based crimson, giving calls to action, highlights, and rustic branding a confident but approachable presence.
Is #c6474e readable on white or black?
#c6474e has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.