#C74D74 Hex Color
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#c74d74 is a bold, saturated rose that demands attention without being neon. Its intensity pairs well with deep charcoals or slate grays to ground its natural sweetness. Because it sits at a decent contrast ratio, black text remains legible over it for bold call-to-action buttons. Use this pink as a focused accent color rather than a large background to avoid overwhelming your design layout.
Questions about #c74d74
What is #c74d74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c74d74 is rgb(199, 77, 116), in HSL hsl(341, 52%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 42%, 22%.
How can I use #c74d74 effectively in interface design?
#c74d74 works best as a focused accent color for buttons or highlights rather than a large background. Its natural intensity commands attention, so pairing it with deep charcoal or slate grays helps ground the sweetness while maintaining high readability.
Is #c74d74 readable on white or black?
#c74d74 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.