#CE5473 Hex Color

Warm, Softened Rosy Red-Pink

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A warm, fairly saturated red-pink, #ce5473 has medium lightness and a softened, rosy finish. Its energy suits calls to action, beauty branding, fashion, and romantic accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or deep navy. The hex code #ce5473 supports black body text at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA.

Questions about #ce5473

What is #ce5473 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce5473 is rgb(206, 84, 115), in HSL hsl(345, 55%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 44%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce5473?
The warm rosy tone of #ce5473 pairs well with charcoal for contrast, cream for softness, and navy for a polished, grounded palette. Use it as an accent when you want energy without the sharpness of a brighter red.
Is #ce5473 readable on white or black?
#ce5473 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.