#C94F46 Hex Color
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Call-to-action buttons and sale banners are where brick red like #c94f46 earns its keep. This warm, fairly bright red carries terracotta undertones, so it reads earthier than a pure red. Pair it with cream or navy rather than stark white, which can wash it out. The hex code #c94f46 also holds black body text at about 4.7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #c94f46
What is #c94f46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c94f46 is rgb(201, 79, 70), in HSL hsl(4, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 65%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c94f46?
Cream, navy, and olive green all pair well with #c94f46. Stark white can flatten it, so lean on warm neutrals. For text, black reads clearly against it at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Is #c94f46 readable on white or black?
#c94f46 has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.