#C84A4B Hex Color
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#c84a4b is a saturated brick red with warm terracotta undertones. The hex code sits deep enough to feel grounded, yet bright enough to pull attention in calls to action, sale badges, or autumn palettes. It flatters deep navy and warm cream, though it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. White text reads clearly on it, passing AA for body copy.
Questions about #c84a4b
What is #c84a4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c84a4b is rgb(200, 74, 75), in HSL hsl(360, 53%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 62%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c84a4b?
Deep navy, warm cream, and soft sage all flatter this brick red without competing with it. Skip bright oranges and pinks, which blur into it and dull the contrast.
Can white text sit on top of #c84a4b?
Yes. White text on #c84a4b reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold for body text. Dark text falls short, so keep buttons and labels white.
Is #c84a4b readable on white or black?
#c84a4b has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.