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#C65A3F color code is #C65A3F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c65a3f.

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#C65A3F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C65A3F is 0.1968. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.25:1 against white and 4.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C65A3F on white4.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C65A3F on black4.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C65A3F4.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C65A3F4.94:1AA

#C65A3F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C65A3F?+
The hex code for #C65A3F is #C65A3F. In RGB it's rgb(198, 90, 63), and in HSL it's hsl(12, 54%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #C65A3F?+
#C65A3F in RGB is (198, 90, 63). Written in CSS: rgb(198, 90, 63).
What is the CMYK value of #C65A3F?+
#C65A3F converts to CMYK(0%, 55%, 68%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C65A3F.
Is #c65a3f a warm or cool color?+
#C65A3F (#C65A3F) is a warm red — its hue sits at 12° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c65a3f belong to?+
#C65A3F belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 12°, 54%, 51% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c65a3f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C65A3F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.25:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c65a3f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C65A3F (#C65A3F) is 4103 C Terracotta, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C65A3F in design

Practical guidance for using #c65a3f (#C65A3F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C65A3F (#C65A3F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C65A3F (#C65A3F) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red 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

#C65A3F 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 — #c65a3f 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

#C65A3F 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.