#C95644 Hex Color
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#c95644 is a saturated, brick-red shade with strong terracotta undertones. This warm, grounded color brings intensity and boldness to any design project. Because it is highly visible, use it as an accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background. It pairs well with slate gray or creamy off-white. The hex code for this vivid red is #c95644.
Questions about #c95644
What is #c95644 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c95644 is rgb(201, 86, 68), in HSL hsl(8, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 66%, 21%.
What colors pair well with the #c95644 terracotta red?
Is #c95644 a good choice for text on websites?
Using #c95644 for body text or large blocks is not recommended due to low contrast and high visual intensity. It is best reserved for UI elements like buttons, icons, or decorative borders where its boldness can effectively draw user attention.
Is #c95644 readable on white or black?
#c95644 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 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.