#C64B44 Hex Color
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This warm, brick red balances high intensity with an earthy, rustic quality. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, muted grays or creams to keep the palette grounded. The hex code for this energetic tone is #c64b44, which provides enough contrast for readable white text.
Questions about #c64b44
What is #c64b44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c64b44 is rgb(198, 75, 68), in HSL hsl(3, 53%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 66%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should #c64b44 be used in UI design?
Because #c64b44 possesses such high saturation, it works best as a deliberate accent for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a background. Pair it with soft, muted neutrals like charcoal or warm creams to keep the overall interface readable and balanced.
Does #c64b44 pair well with other colors?
This shade creates a strong visual contrast when combined with cool-toned neutrals or soft sage greens, which helps tone down its natural intensity. Avoid pairing it with overly neon hues to prevent the design from feeling cluttered or overwhelming to the eye.
Is #c64b44 readable on white or black?
#c64b44 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.