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#C44561 color code is #C44561. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c44561.

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#C44561 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C44561 is 0.1686. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.80:1 against white and 4.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C44561 on white4.80:1AA
The quick brown fox
#C44561 on black4.37:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #C445614.80:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #C445614.37:1AA Large

#C44561 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C44561?+
The hex code for #C44561 is #C44561. In RGB it's rgb(196, 69, 97), and in HSL it's hsl(347, 52%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #C44561?+
#C44561 in RGB is (196, 69, 97). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 69, 97).
What is the CMYK value of #C44561?+
#C44561 converts to CMYK(0%, 65%, 51%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C44561.
Is #c44561 a warm or cool color?+
#C44561 (#C44561) is a warm red — its hue sits at 347° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c44561 belong to?+
#C44561 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 347°, 52%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c44561 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C44561 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.8:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c44561?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C44561 (#C44561) is 18-1533 Brick Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C44561 in design

Practical guidance for using #c44561 (#C44561) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #C44561 (#C44561) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #c44561 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C44561 (#C44561) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#C44561 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 — #c44561 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

#C44561 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.