#C34A5C Hex Color
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#c34a5c is a saturated brick red with warm terracotta undertones and medium lightness. It feels bold and energetic while staying more grounded than a pure bright red. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, or rustic autumn palettes. The hex code #c34a5c also supports white text at about 4.7:1, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #c34a5c
What is #c34a5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c34a5c is rgb(195, 74, 92), in HSL hsl(351, 50%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 53%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c34a5c?
Is #c34a5c suitable for text and backgrounds?
White text has about 4.7:1 contrast against #c34a5c, so it meets WCAG AA for small body text; larger text and interface elements still benefit from checking their exact size, weight, and surrounding colors.
Is #c34a5c readable on white or black?
#c34a5c has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.