#C2314D Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark red with a soft raspberry lean. #c2314d is loud but mellow at the same time, which keeps it bold without turning harsh. It earns its spot as an accent or call-to-action color in a 60/30/10 palette, and it looks richer against deep navy than against plain white. White text reads clearly on it at about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code #c2314d suits buttons, sale banners, and branding that needs attention fast.
Questions about #c2314d
What is #c2314d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2314d is rgb(194, 49, 77), in HSL hsl(348, 60%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 60%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c2314d?
Deep navy, charcoal, and dark plum all make #c2314d look richer than plain white does. For a warmer palette, muted gold or terracotta work as supporting tones.
Is #c2314d readable on white or black?
#c2314d has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.