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#C6395F color code is #C6395F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c6395f.

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#C6395F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C6395F is 0.1576. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.06:1 against white and 4.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C6395F on white5.06:1AA
The quick brown fox
#C6395F on black4.15:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #C6395F5.06:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #C6395F4.15:1AA Large

#C6395F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C6395F?+
The hex code for #C6395F is #C6395F. In RGB it's rgb(198, 57, 95), and in HSL it's hsl(344, 55%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #C6395F?+
#C6395F in RGB is (198, 57, 95). Written in CSS: rgb(198, 57, 95).
What is the CMYK value of #C6395F?+
#C6395F converts to CMYK(0%, 71%, 52%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C6395F.
Is #c6395f a warm or cool color?+
#C6395F (#C6395F) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 344° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c6395f belong to?+
#C6395F belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 344°, 55%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c6395f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C6395F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.06:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c6395f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C6395F (#C6395F) is 18-1533 Brick Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C6395F in design

Practical guidance for using #c6395f (#C6395F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #C6395F (#C6395F) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #c6395f text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C6395F (#C6395F) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C6395F flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c6395f can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C6395F works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.