#C74442 Hex Color
Intense brick red with warm energy
This bold, saturated brick red brings an intense, warm energy to any design. Because it holds significant weight, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant base. Pair #c74442 with soft cream or slate gray to temper its loudness. White text remains legible against this hue, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast calls to action or alert buttons.
Questions about #c74442
What is #c74442 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c74442 is rgb(199, 68, 66), in HSL hsl(1, 54%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 67%, 22%.
What are the best colors to pair with #c74442?
This vibrant brick red works best when balanced against neutral tones that do not compete for attention. Use slate gray or warm cream to anchor the intensity, preventing it from overwhelming your layout or distracting from the primary design elements.
Is #c74442 readable on white or black?
#c74442 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.