#CE3C49 Hex Color
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This saturated red commands immediate attention with its intense, energetic warmth. Because #ce3c49 is powerful and vivid, it works best as a striking accent rather than a full-page background. Pair it with soft, muted grays to let the red pop without overwhelming the user interface. The hex code for this bold color is #ce3c49, which maintains readable contrast against white text for your call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #ce3c49
What is #ce3c49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce3c49 is rgb(206, 60, 73), in HSL hsl(355, 60%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 65%, 19%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors work best alongside #ce3c49 in a design?
Pair #ce3c49 with soft charcoal or muted neutrals to ground its intensity without losing visual pop. For more adventurous palettes, try balancing this saturated red against cool, desaturated teals or deep navy tones to create a balanced, high-contrast aesthetic.
Is #ce3c49 readable on white or black?
#ce3c49 has a 4.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.36:1 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.