#C92957 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark red with a warm raspberry undertone, #c92957 brings urgency, passion, and high visual energy to a palette. It works best as a small accent for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and romantic campaigns rather than a full-page background. White text remains readable at about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #c92957.
Questions about #c92957
What is #c92957 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c92957 is rgb(201, 41, 87), in HSL hsl(343, 66%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 57%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c92957?
Useful pairings for #c92957 include white and cream for clean contrast, blush for a romantic palette, and deep charcoal to ground its warm, saturated energy in interfaces or editorial layouts.
Does #c92957 look warm or cool?
#c92957 reads as a warm red because its raspberry hue leans toward magenta rather than blue, giving it a lively, passionate character that feels more energetic than a cool crimson.
Is #c92957 readable on white or black?
#c92957 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.