#C7554A Hex Color
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This warm, saturated brick red brings an earthy intensity to any palette. Because of its grounded, rustic feel, #c7554a works best as an accent color to highlight buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a full background. It pairs well with slate gray or creamy off-white to create a balanced, professional contrast. The hex code for this terracotta shade is #c7554a.
Questions about #c7554a
What is #c7554a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7554a is rgb(199, 85, 74), in HSL hsl(5, 53%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 63%, 22%.
What is the best way to use #c7554a in a design?
Use #c7554a as a high-contrast accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than for backgrounds. It pairs beautifully with slate gray or creamy off-white to create a balanced, professional, and accessible visual hierarchy for your user interface.
Is #c7554a readable on white or black?
#c7554a has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.