#C73F51 Hex Color
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Bold and fairly saturated, #c73f51 is a warm red with a slightly pink undertone and medium brightness. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and small interface accents. Use it as a focused 10% accent beside charcoal, cream, or muted navy rather than a full background. The hex code #c73f51 supports clear white text at about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c73f51
What is #c73f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c73f51 is rgb(199, 63, 81), in HSL hsl(352, 55%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 59%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c73f51?
Is #c73f51 warm or cool?
#c73f51 reads as a warm red because its red base is paired with a slight pink undertone, giving it an energetic, assertive character that feels livelier and sharper than earthy reds in most palettes.
Where does #c73f51 work best in a design?
#c73f51 works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sports graphics, sale labels, links, and small interface highlights, where its saturated warm red can draw attention without overwhelming the surrounding layout.
Does #c73f51 work with white text?
Yes, white text generally works well on #c73f51 because the shade creates strong contrast, making it suitable for buttons, labels, and other focused interface elements when the text meets standard size and weight requirements.
Is #c73f51 readable on white or black?
#c73f51 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.