#C14365 Hex Color

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With strong saturation and medium-dark lightness, #c14365 is a warm red with pink undertones. It feels energetic, urgent, and passionate. Use it as a small accent for buttons, sale graphics, sports branding, or romantic campaigns rather than a full background. Pair it with deep navy or soft cream. White text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #c14365.

Questions about #c14365

What is #c14365 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c14365 is rgb(193, 67, 101), in HSL hsl(344, 50%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 48%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c14365?
Pair #c14365 with deep navy or soft cream to balance its intensity; navy adds depth, while cream creates a gentler contrast. Use the warm red as an accent instead of a full-page background for a more comfortable design.
Does #c14365 read as a warm or cool color?
#c14365 reads as a warm red because its red channel dominates while its blue component adds pink rather than a cool, violet cast. Its strong saturation and medium-dark value give it an energetic, passionate feel, especially in small accents.
Is #c14365 readable on white or black?
#c14365 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.