#C63F61 Hex Color

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#c63f61 is a saturated, mid-tone red with warm pink undertones and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits small accents, calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and romantic branding better than full-page backgrounds. White text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #c63f61.

Questions about #c63f61

What is #c63f61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c63f61 is rgb(198, 63, 97), in HSL hsl(345, 54%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 51%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c63f61?
#c63f61 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, blush pink, and sage, which soften or balance its saturated pink-red intensity without competing for attention; a blue-green complement can add stronger contrast for energetic designs.
Does #c63f61 read as a warm or cool color?
#c63f61 reads as a warm red because its hue leans toward magenta and pink rather than blue, giving it a lively, romantic character instead of the cooler, quieter feel associated with blue-red shades.
Where does #c63f61 work best in a design?
#c63f61 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sale graphics, sports visuals, and romantic branding, rather than as a full-page background where its saturated energy can overwhelm the layout.
Is #c63f61 readable on white or black?
#c63f61 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.