#C64E2D Hex Color
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#c64e2d is a saturated, warm red with a slightly earthy orange undertone. Its strong brightness brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and sales accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. As a hex code, #c64e2d supports white text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c64e2d
What is #c64e2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c64e2d is rgb(198, 78, 45), in HSL hsl(13, 63%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 77%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c64e2d?
Where does #c64e2d work best in a design?
Use #c64e2d as a small accent, button fill, sale badge, or headline color when the design needs urgency. Its saturation can dominate large areas, so pair it with restrained neutrals and generous open space.
Is #c64e2d readable on white or black?
#c64e2d has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.