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#C21957 color code is #C21957. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c21957.

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#C21957 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C21957 is 0.1285. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.88:1 against white and 3.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C21957 on white5.88:1AA
The quick brown fox
#C21957 on black3.57:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #C219575.88:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #C219573.57:1AA Large

#C21957 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C21957?+
The hex code for #C21957 is #C21957. In RGB it's rgb(194, 25, 87), and in HSL it's hsl(338, 77%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #C21957?+
#C21957 in RGB is (194, 25, 87). Written in CSS: rgb(194, 25, 87).
What is the CMYK value of #C21957?+
#C21957 converts to CMYK(0%, 87%, 55%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C21957.
Is #c21957 a warm or cool color?+
#C21957 (#C21957) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 338° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c21957 belong to?+
#C21957 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 338°, 77%, 43% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c21957 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C21957 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.88:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c21957?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C21957 (#C21957) is 4300 C Raspberry, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C21957 in design

Practical guidance for using #c21957 (#C21957) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #C21957 (#C21957) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #c21957 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C21957 (#C21957) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C21957 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c21957 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C21957 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.