#C7344D Hex Color
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The hex code #c7344d is a saturated, medium-dark red with warm pink and raspberry undertones. Its strong chroma brings urgency and energy to calls to action, sports graphics, and sales campaigns. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or muted ivory rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c7344d
What is #c7344d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7344d is rgb(199, 52, 77), in HSL hsl(350, 59%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 61%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7344d?
#c7344d works well with charcoal, muted ivory, and soft neutrals that calm its saturated raspberry character without competing for attention. Use it as an accent for clear visual hierarchy, especially in buttons, labels, and sports-inspired layouts.
Is #c7344d warm or cool?
#c7344d reads as a warm red because its saturated base leans toward pink and raspberry rather than blue or violet. That warmth gives interfaces a lively, urgent feel, so small areas usually work better than full-page backgrounds.
Is #c7344d readable on white or black?
#c7344d has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.