#C72C48 Hex Color
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French Raspberry is a saturated, assertive red with powerful, warm intensity. Because of its high chroma, it works best as a targeted accent or button color rather than a large-scale background. It maintains strong accessibility with white text, providing excellent contrast for UI elements. Use the hex code #c72c48 when you need to command immediate attention or inject urgency into a design palette.
About French Raspberry
Raspberry jam bubbling in a hot pot
What does french raspberry mean?
People often read it as bold and festive, a red that leans toward sweetness and celebration rather than danger or alarm. Its deep saturation and medium darkness give it weight and energy at once, loud without turning harsh or neon.
Where you see french raspberry
- raspberries
- lipstick
- pomegranate seeds
- holiday ribbon
- cherry syrup
- track jackets
What it works for
Use it as an accent that pulls the eye, on packaging, food branding, or bold posters with room to breathe.
What colors go with french raspberry?
Blush #de5d83The soft pink cools the red down and keeps it from overwhelming a layout.Cream #fffdd0A warm off-white gives the red space and makes it read richer.Forest Green #154406Deep green sits opposite red on the wheel, so both colors look stronger.Mustard #ffdb58The earthy yellow matches this red's warmth and adds a sharp spark.Navy #000080Dark blue grounds the red and gives it a classic, confident base.Dusty Rose #b56f76The muted pink echoes the red's warmth and softens its punch.
Questions about French Raspberry
What is the hex code for French Raspberry?
French Raspberry is #c72c48. In RGB that is rgb(199, 44, 72), in HSL hsl(349, 64%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 64%, 22%.
How should I use French Raspberry #c72c48 in a design layout?
Use #c72c48 sparingly as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights. Because of its high saturation, it can overwhelm larger background areas, so pair it with neutral tones like a soft off-white or deep charcoal to maintain balance.
Is French Raspberry readable on white or black?
French Raspberry has a 5.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.