#C95758 Hex Color
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This brick red tone has a warm, grounded character that leans toward terracotta. Because it is fairly saturated, #c95758 works best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool slate grays or deep charcoal to soften its intensity. Designers can use black text over this hue for high legibility, meeting accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #c95758
What is #c95758 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c95758 is rgb(201, 87, 88), in HSL hsl(359, 51%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 56%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #c95758 for a balanced palette?
#c95758 works best when contrasted against cool-toned neutrals to ground its high saturation. Try pairing it with deep charcoal or soft slate grays to let the brick red intensity shine without overwhelming your design layout or interface.
Is #c95758 readable on white or black?
#c95758 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.