#CE1141 Hex Color
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#ce1141 is a saturated, warm red with a strong pink undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its bold energy suits sports branding, calls to action, sale graphics, and small interface accents. Use white text on it for readable content, with about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code #ce1141 works best as a focused accent rather than a full-page background.
Questions about #ce1141
What is #ce1141 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce1141 is rgb(206, 17, 65), in HSL hsl(345, 85%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 68%, 19%.
Is #ce1141 a warm or cool color?
#ce1141 reads as a warm red because its strong pink undertone shifts it toward magenta rather than a cool blue-red, giving the saturated shade an energetic, assertive character for attention-grabbing accents.
What colors pair well with #ce1141?
The strongest pairings for #ce1141 are white, black, and charcoal for crisp contrast, while blush, soft pink, or muted teal can soften or balance its saturated pink-red intensity in a layout.
Is #ce1141 readable on white or black?
#ce1141 has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.