#C94A4A Hex Color
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A grounded, saturated brick red, #c94a4a carries a rustic and intense energy. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent color to avoid overwhelming a layout, as it can feel loud on large surfaces. It pairs best with cool, desaturated teals or slate grays. White text meets accessibility standards on this background with a 4.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #c94a4a.
Questions about #c94a4a
What is #c94a4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c94a4a is rgb(201, 74, 74), in HSL hsl(0, 54%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 63%, 21%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #c94a4a effectively?
This saturated brick red pairs naturally with slate gray or cool, muted teal shades. These cooling tones balance the inherent intensity of #c94a4a, allowing the red to act as a sophisticated accent without overpowering the entire design palette.
Is #c94a4a suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, white text meets accessibility standards when placed over a #c94a4a background, achieving a 4.6:1 contrast ratio. This makes it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges that require clear readability while maintaining a bold, rustic aesthetic.
Is #c94a4a readable on white or black?
#c94a4a has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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.