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#C44574 color code is #C44574. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c44574.

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#C44574 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C44574 is 0.1725. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.72:1 against white and 4.45:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C44574 on white4.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
#C44574 on black4.45:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #C445744.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #C445744.45:1AA Large

#C44574 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C44574?+
The hex code for #C44574 is #C44574. In RGB it's rgb(196, 69, 116), and in HSL it's hsl(338, 52%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #C44574?+
#C44574 in RGB is (196, 69, 116). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 69, 116).
What is the CMYK value of #C44574?+
#C44574 converts to CMYK(0%, 65%, 41%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C44574.
Is #c44574 a warm or cool color?+
#C44574 (#C44574) 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 #c44574 belong to?+
#C44574 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 338°, 52%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c44574 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C44574 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.72:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c44574?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C44574 (#C44574) is 17-2034 Fuchsia Rose, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C44574 in design

Practical guidance for using #c44574 (#C44574) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #C44574 (#C44574) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #c44574 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C44574 (#C44574) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink 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

#C44574 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 — #c44574 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

#C44574 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.

Brands that use #C44574

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c44574 (#C44574). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Instagram#C13584 · Instagram Pink