#C53863 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated shade sits squarely between red and pink. Because of its intensity, #c53863 works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a large background. It pairs well with charcoal grays or soft creams to balance its energy. Use white text for optimal readability, as this hex code offers sufficient contrast for legibility in small type.
Questions about #c53863
What is #c53863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c53863 is rgb(197, 56, 99), in HSL hsl(342, 56%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 50%, 23%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c53863?
Is #c53863 suitable for text usage?
#c53863 provides sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for small text, but it is often more effective as a primary accent or button color. If you use it for typography, ensure the font weight is bold enough to maintain legibility at smaller sizes.
Is #c53863 readable on white or black?
#c53863 has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.