#C13A5E Hex Color
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#c13a5e is a saturated, warm red with a berry-rose cast and medium-dark lightness. Its strong saturation brings energy and urgency without the glare of a pure bright red. Use this hex code as a focused accent for calls to action, sales graphics, or sports branding. White text on it provides about 5.2:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c13a5e
What is #c13a5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c13a5e is rgb(193, 58, 94), in HSL hsl(344, 54%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 51%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c13a5e in a design palette?
Navy and warm off-white pair well with #c13a5e, balancing its saturated berry-red character while giving layouts a grounded, editorial feel and keeping the strongest visual emphasis on buttons, headings, badges, or other small focal elements. Keep navy in structural areas and reserve the red for focal details.
Where does #c13a5e work best in a layout?
#c13a5e works best as a small accent or supporting brand color, where its medium-dark lightness and strong saturation can direct attention without making an entire interface feel visually heavy or crowded. Apply it to calls to action, sale labels, sports graphics, or prominent headings rather than full-page backgrounds.
Is #c13a5e readable on white or black?
#c13a5e has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.