#C94258 Hex Color
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#c94258 is a saturated, warm red with a pinkish undertone and moderate lightness. Its strong chroma brings urgency and passion without the heaviness of a dark red. The hex code #c94258 suits calls to action, sports graphics, sale accents, and romantic branding. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c94258
What is #c94258 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c94258 is rgb(201, 66, 88), in HSL hsl(350, 56%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 56%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c94258 in a palette?
Pair #c94258 with deep blue for depth, warm off-white for softer contrast, or dark gray for a restrained editorial look; each option gives this saturated, pink-leaning red structure without competing with its energetic presence. Keep supporting tones muted so the accent remains focused.
Is #c94258 readable on white or black?
#c94258 has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.