#C75057 Hex Color
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Not quite fire-engine red, #c75057 is a brick red with a mellow, earthy warmth. Its strong saturation suits calls to action, sale banners, and rustic branding. Pair it with cream or sage to soften the heat. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code, so small type stays readable. Keep it as an accent rather than a full background.
Questions about #c75057
What is #c75057 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c75057 is rgb(199, 80, 87), in HSL hsl(356, 52%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 56%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c75057?
Cream, sage, and muted navy all flatter #c75057. Softer neutrals usually look better than stark white, which makes its earthy warmth feel harsher.
Is #c75057 readable on white or black?
#c75057 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.