#C93850 Hex Color
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#c93850 is a saturated, warm red with a pinkish undertone and medium lightness. Its strong presence suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent alerts, while its intensity works best as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. White text reads clearly at about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #c93850.
Questions about #c93850
What is #c93850 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c93850 is rgb(201, 56, 80), in HSL hsl(350, 57%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 60%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c93850?
For balanced palettes, pair #c93850 with white or very pale neutrals for crisp contrast, or use restrained blue-green and muted pink accents to soften its warm, energetic presence without competing for attention.
Does #c93850 work well for text and buttons?
At its standard hex value, #c93850 generally supports white text at about a 5:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal text, though final designs should still be checked in context.
What mood does #c93850 create?
#c93850 reads as a warm, assertive red because its red base is softened by a pink undertone, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and urgent interface states.
Is #c93850 readable on white or black?
#c93850 has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.