#CE2947 Hex Color

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The hex code #ce2947 is a saturated, warm red with a raspberry undertone. Its depth feels urgent rather than soft, bringing energy to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents. White text gives about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio here, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text.

Questions about #ce2947

What is #ce2947 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce2947 is rgb(206, 41, 71), in HSL hsl(349, 67%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 66%, 19%.
Which colors pair well with #ce2947?
Pair #ce2947 with charcoal for a grounded interface, warm cream for softer editorial work, or muted sage for contrast that feels less expected than a basic red-and-white scheme while keeping the red in focus.
Is #ce2947 readable on white or black?
#ce2947 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.