#C96144 Hex Color
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#c96144 is a warm, mellow red with muted orange undertones and medium lightness. Its restrained saturation brings energy and passion without the sharpness of bright scarlet, making it effective for food, sports, romance, and action-oriented branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. The hex code #c96144 supports clear black body text at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c96144
What is #c96144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96144 is rgb(201, 97, 68), in HSL hsl(13, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 66%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c96144?
Is #c96144 warm or cool?
#c96144 reads as a warm color because its muted red base leans toward orange; its medium lightness keeps the effect grounded rather than appearing as bright or fiery as scarlet.
What text color works best with #c96144?
Black text gives #c96144 stronger contrast than white, but verify normal-sized body copy with a contrast checker; larger, bold text offers more flexibility, and white is better reserved for oversized lettering.
Is #c96144 readable on white or black?
#c96144 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.