#C82C51 Hex Color
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#c82c51 is a saturated raspberry red with a soft pink undertone. Its high chroma and mid-dark lightness give it serious punch, so it works best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. It looks especially rich against deep teal, and white text on #c82c51 clears WCAG AA at about 5.3:1. Use it when a design needs bold, warm energy.
Questions about #c82c51
What is #c82c51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c82c51 is rgb(200, 44, 81), in HSL hsl(346, 64%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 60%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c82c51?
Deep teal is a strong partner for #c82c51 because its coolness offsets the red's heat. It also sits well next to charcoal and soft cream when you want the red to lead.
Is #c82c51 readable on white or black?
#c82c51 has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.