#C9345E Hex Color
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#c9345e is a saturated, punchy red with strong pink undertones that demands attention. This shade is far too intense for full backgrounds, but it shines as a bold accent for calls to action or UI highlights. Pair it with soft, muted grays to keep the composition balanced. White text remains readable against this hue, providing a high-contrast choice for buttons.
Questions about #c9345e
What is #c9345e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9345e is rgb(201, 52, 94), in HSL hsl(343, 59%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 53%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9345e for a balanced design?
Because #c9345e is so intense, it pairs beautifully with neutral charcoal or soft mist grays to ground the composition. Using a neutral base prevents the pink-red tone from overwhelming your layout while keeping the accent color impactful.
Is #c9345e suitable for text on a white background?
While #c9345e provides excellent contrast against white backgrounds, it is often too visually loud for large blocks of body text. Reserve this shade for headlines, buttons, or small icons where you need to draw the eye immediately.
Is #c9345e readable on white or black?
#c9345e has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.