#C74757 Hex Color
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This bold brick red sits between terracotta and a classic berry tone. Because it is intense and grounded, it works best as an accent color for calls to action or rustic branding rather than a dominant background. White text maintains a clear 4.7:1 contrast ratio, ensuring accessibility for small UI elements. The hex code for this saturated hue is #c74757.
Questions about #c74757
What is #c74757 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c74757 is rgb(199, 71, 87), in HSL hsl(353, 53%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 56%, 22%.
What colors pair well with the brick red #c74757?
Is #c74757 readable on white or black?
#c74757 has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.