#C73B3C Hex Color
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Think of ripe cherry skin and you get this red: bold, saturated, and warm without tipping into neon. #c73b3c earns its keep as an accent or call-to-action color, where white text holds a readable 5.1:1 contrast. Navy cools its heat, making the pair a safe bet for sports and sales design. Use the hex code #c73b3c whenever a layout needs controlled punch.
Questions about #c73b3c
What is #c73b3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c73b3c is rgb(199, 59, 60), in HSL hsl(360, 56%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 70%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c73b3c?
Navy, cream, and charcoal all flatter #c73b3c. Navy cools its warmth for a confident contrast, while cream softens it for food or romance branding. Keep it away from orange and pink, which blur its edge.
Is #c73b3c readable on white or black?
#c73b3c has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.