#C74056 Hex Color

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#c74056 is a saturated, warm red with a raspberry cast and medium-light value. Its strong chroma brings energy and urgency without the harshness of pure scarlet. Use this hex code for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, or small accents. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.

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What is #c74056 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c74056 is rgb(199, 64, 86), in HSL hsl(350, 55%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 57%, 22%.

What colors pair well with #c74056?

#c74056 pairs well with navy, warm cream, and soft blush, giving its strong red presence room to lead while adding structure or softening its intensity across a palette for branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.

Is #c74056 readable on white or black?

#c74056 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.

#C74056 Hex Color

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