#C6514B Hex Color
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#c6514b is a warm, saturated brick red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its medium-light intensity brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and rustic layouts. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal, cream, or deep navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #c6514b supports black text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c6514b
What is #c6514b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6514b is rgb(198, 81, 75), in HSL hsl(3, 52%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 62%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6514b?
#c6514b pairs well with charcoal, cream, and deep navy, which temper its warm red energy without competing for attention; use it for buttons, labels, or small graphic accents instead of large backgrounds.
Where does #c6514b work best in a design?
#c6514b works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and rustic layouts, where its saturated brick-red warmth adds urgency without overwhelming the composition when balanced with neutrals.
Is #c6514b readable on white or black?
#c6514b has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.