#C95538 Hex Color
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Warm and strongly saturated, #c95538 sits between reddish orange and terracotta, with grounded brick-like depth. Its medium lightness brings energy and urgency without looking neon, making it effective for calls to action, food branding, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting accent beside navy, cream, or charcoal. The hex code #c95538 supports black body text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c95538
What is #c95538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c95538 is rgb(201, 85, 56), in HSL hsl(12, 57%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 72%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c95538?
Navy, cream, and charcoal pair well with #c95538, balancing its warm reddish-orange energy without competing for attention. Use cream for softer contrast, navy for a stronger visual counterpoint, and charcoal for a restrained, grounded palette.
Does #c95538 look warm or cool?
#c95538 reads warm because its hue sits between red and orange, while its terracotta, brick-like character adds earthy depth; strong saturation keeps it energetic, but medium lightness prevents the shade from appearing neon.
Is #c95538 readable on white or black?
#c95538 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.