#C7004C Hex Color
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Pure red at full volume. #c7004c is a saturated, punchy shade with a raspberry edge, best used as a small accent on CTAs, sale badges, and sports branding. Full backgrounds can overwhelm, so lean on neutrals to balance it. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code suits brands that want attention fast.
Questions about #c7004c
What is #c7004c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7004c is rgb(199, 0, 76), in HSL hsl(337, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 62%, 22%.
What text color works best on #c7004c?
White text works best, reaching about 5.9:1 contrast against #c7004c. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, while black text falls short at roughly 2.8:1 and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #c7004c?
Deep navy and charcoal tame its intensity without dulling it. Soft cream or blush tints also work when you want contrast without committing to a darker palette.
Is #c7004c readable on white or black?
#c7004c has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.