#CE4E50 Hex Color
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Reach for #ce4e50 when a design needs a red with some dirt under its nails. This brick red is saturated but mellow, warm enough for autumn palettes, rustic branding, and food packaging. It works best as an accent or call to action, since large fields can feel heavy. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 4.8:1. The hex code #ce4e50 also pairs well with cream and muted sage.
Questions about #ce4e50
What is #ce4e50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce4e50 is rgb(206, 78, 80), in HSL hsl(359, 57%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 61%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce4e50?
Cream, charcoal, and sage green all flatter #ce4e50 by tempering its warmth. Avoid bright pink or orange nearby, since they crowd its terracotta undertone and blur the distinction between shades.
Is #ce4e50 readable on white or black?
#ce4e50 has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.