#C9044C Hex Color
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Strongly saturated and moderately dark, #c9044c is a warm red with a clear magenta undertone. Its high saturation creates urgency and passion, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, sales, and entertainment. Use the hex code #c9044c as a small accent against charcoal or cream; white text provides about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c9044c
What is #c9044c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9044c is rgb(201, 4, 76), in HSL hsl(338, 96%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 62%, 21%.
Which colors pair well with #c9044c?
The hex color #c9044c pairs well with charcoal, cream, and soft blush tones, which temper its intensity while preserving its warm magenta cast in interfaces, editorial layouts, and accent palettes.
Is #c9044c warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
The hex color #c9044c reads as warm because its red base outweighs its magenta bias, creating an urgent, passionate mood that works well for calls to action, sports graphics, sales, and entertainment.
Is #c9044c readable on white or black?
#c9044c has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.