#C62E45 Hex Color
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Strong and fairly saturated, this red carries a warm raspberry undertone that keeps it bold without turning harsh. Its hex code is #c62e45. It works best as an accent for calls to action, sale tags, and sports branding, and it looks richer against deep navy than plain white. White text passes AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c62e45
What is #c62e45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c62e45 is rgb(198, 46, 69), in HSL hsl(351, 62%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 65%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c62e45?
Deep navy and charcoal make its warmth read richer, while soft blush and muted sage calm it down for gentler palettes. Skip bright oranges, which crowd its red base.
Is #c62e45 readable on white or black?
#c62e45 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.