#C94046 Hex Color
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A saturated, mid-dark red with a soft raspberry undertone. #c94046 is strong enough to anchor a palette yet bright enough for buttons, badges, and sale accents. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at roughly 4.9:1, so it holds up behind small body copy. It reads boldest as a small accent against deep teals or charcoal, where its warmth stands out instead of fighting for attention.
Questions about #c94046
What is #c94046 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c94046 is rgb(201, 64, 70), in HSL hsl(357, 56%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 65%, 21%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c94046?
Deep teals, navy, and charcoal make its warmth stand out, while cream softens it for editorial or food branding. Avoid placing it next to bright pinks, which dull its richness.
Is #c94046 readable on white or black?
#c94046 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.