#C3185D Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Select a Color

Strong and saturated, #c3185d is a warm pink with a raspberry-red undertone and enough depth to feel polished rather than sugary. The hex code #c3185d brings energy and attention to calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, and intimate product accents. Use it sparingly in interfaces, where white text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast for accessible body text.

Questions about #c3185d

What is #c3185d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c3185d is rgb(195, 24, 93), in HSL hsl(336, 78%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 52%, 24%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.

Which colors pair well with #c3185d?

#c3185d pairs well with navy, warm ivory, and muted sage because its saturated raspberry tone gains structure from dark blue and relief from softer, lighter partners in a balanced visual palette. Use navy for a sharper look, or ivory when the pink should feel more welcoming.

Is #c3185d readable on white or black?

#c3185d has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.

#C3185D Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Questions about #c3185d

Color tools

Resources