#C85E5F Hex Color
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#c85e5f is a warm, muted red with soft terracotta and brick undertones. Its moderate lightness feels grounded and rustic, while enough saturation adds energy without looking loud. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, or romance designs, pairing well with deep navy and cream. The hex code #c85e5f reaches about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio with black text.
Questions about #c85e5f
What is #c85e5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c85e5f is rgb(200, 94, 95), in HSL hsl(359, 49%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 53%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c85e5f?
Is #c85e5f warm or cool?
#c85e5f reads as a warm red because its muted base leans toward terracotta and brick rather than blue or violet. Its moderate saturation keeps that warmth earthy and restrained, making it easier to use than a vivid primary red.
Is #c85e5f readable on white or black?
#c85e5f has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.