#C75D38 Hex Color
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With medium lightness and fairly strong saturation, #c75d38 sits between red and orange with mellow terracotta undertones. The hex code #c75d38 works well as a supporting brand color for food, sports, or entertainment, especially beside navy or warm cream. Use black text for readable small copy, and reserve this shade as an accent rather than a full-page background.
Questions about #c75d38
What is #c75d38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c75d38 is rgb(199, 93, 56), in HSL hsl(16, 56%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 72%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c75d38?
#c75d38 pairs well with navy, warm cream, charcoal, and muted blue, balancing its red-orange warmth while offering polished contrast, soft backgrounds, or restrained supporting elements in a cohesive design palette.
Does #c75d38 work with black or white text?
Black text is the safer choice for #c75d38 because its medium-dark, warm red-orange luminance gives black stronger contrast than white; white can work for larger, heavier text, but small copy should use black for more reliable readability.
What mood does #c75d38 create?
#c75d38 feels warm, energetic, and grounded, combining orange’s lively character with terracotta’s earthy tone; use it as an accent for food, sports, entertainment, or other designs that need friendly visual momentum.
Is #c75d38 readable on white or black?
#c75d38 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.