#C65C41 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #c65c41 is a mellow reddish terracotta with earthy orange undertones. Its moderate depth brings energy and grounded warmth to branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and rustic interiors. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c65c41
What is #c65c41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c65c41 is rgb(198, 92, 65), in HSL hsl(12, 54%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 67%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c65c41?
#c65c41 pairs well with charcoal, muted teal, cream, and warm neutrals because these choices balance its orange-red warmth while preserving its grounded character without making it look overly rustic. Use charcoal for text and cream for breathing room.
Is #c65c41 readable on white or black?
#c65c41 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.