#C43F58 Hex Color
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#c43f58 is a saturated, mid-tone red with berry and terracotta undertones. Its warmth brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside warm cream or dark navy. White text reads clearly on this color, with about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #c43f58
What is #c43f58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c43f58 is rgb(196, 63, 88), in HSL hsl(349, 53%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 55%, 23%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c43f58?
Warm cream, navy, and charcoal pair well with #c43f58, balancing its saturated berry-red warmth without competing for attention in calls to action, editorial layouts, packaging, and autumn-inspired interfaces that need a warm focal point.
Is #c43f58 warm or cool?
#c43f58 reads as a warm red because its berry base carries noticeable terracotta undertones, giving it more earthy energy than a blue-based crimson; that warmth works especially well with autumn colors, warm neutrals, and natural materials.
Is #c43f58 readable on white or black?
#c43f58 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.