#C7464A Hex Color
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This saturated brick red commands attention without feeling neon. The hex code #c7464a works best as a punchy accent or button color rather than a primary background, where it can quickly overwhelm a design. It carries enough warmth to pair well with muted teal or slate gray. Because it maintains strong contrast against white, you can use it confidently for small text or critical UI elements.
Questions about #c7464a
What is #c7464a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7464a is rgb(199, 70, 74), in HSL hsl(358, 54%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 63%, 22%.
What colors pair well with the brick red #c7464a?
The inherent warmth of #c7464a balances beautifully with muted teal or a cool slate gray. These pairings provide the necessary contrast to let the red stand out without clashing, making them excellent choices for professional interface palettes.
Can I use #c7464a as a primary background color?
It is best to avoid using #c7464a as a primary background because its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a design and cause eye fatigue. Instead, reserve this color for punchy accents, primary action buttons, or active states where you need to draw the user's eye.
Is #c7464a readable on white or black?
#c7464a has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.