#C8464D Hex Color
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The hex code #c8464d is a warm, saturated red with a softened terracotta undertone. Its moderate brightness gives layouts energy and confidence without the glare of pure scarlet. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, food branding, or autumn palettes, paired with charcoal or dusty beige. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c8464d
What is #c8464d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8464d is rgb(200, 70, 77), in HSL hsl(357, 54%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 62%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c8464d in a design palette?
#c8464d pairs well with navy for crisp, grounded contrast, while dusty beige softens its warmth. Use navy for text or structure and reserve the red for buttons, labels, or other high-attention accents.
Is #c8464d readable on white or black?
#c8464d has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.