#C4364E Hex Color
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With its saturated mid-range lightness, #c4364e is a warm red with raspberry and berry undertones. The hex code brings energy and urgency to branding, sales graphics, sports layouts, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background, and pair it with charcoal or soft ivory. White text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #c4364e
What is #c4364e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4364e is rgb(196, 54, 78), in HSL hsl(350, 57%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 60%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4364e?
Pair #c4364e with charcoal, soft ivory, or muted sage when you want its warm berry undertone to feel more balanced; these quieter companions preserve the red's energy while giving layouts breathing room.
Is #c4364e readable on white or black?
#c4364e has a 5.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.98:1 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.