#C63342 Hex Color
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#c63342 is a saturated, medium-dark red with a warm crimson cast and enough brightness to command attention. Its strong energy suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and small interface accents. Pair it with deep navy or soft ivory, and use white text for about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #c63342.
Questions about #c63342
What is #c63342 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c63342 is rgb(198, 51, 66), in HSL hsl(354, 59%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 67%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c63342?
Is #c63342 a warm or cool red?
#c63342 reads as a warm red because its crimson hue leans slightly toward magenta while retaining enough brightness to feel lively rather than deep or earthy in most visual applications and palettes. Its warmth gives buttons, promotional graphics, and accents an energetic character.
Does #c63342 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #c63342 provides roughly a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, which clears the WCAG AA threshold for normal-sized text when rendered at full opacity under standard accessibility testing conditions. Check the final font, weight, and background treatment before shipping.
Is #c63342 readable on white or black?
#c63342 has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.