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#C72C55 color code is #C72C55. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c72c55.

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#C72C55 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C72C55 is 0.1460. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.36:1 against white and 3.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C72C55 on white5.36:1AA
The quick brown fox
#C72C55 on black3.92:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #C72C555.36:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #C72C553.92:1AA Large

#C72C55 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C72C55?+
The hex code for #C72C55 is #C72C55. In RGB it's rgb(199, 44, 85), and in HSL it's hsl(344, 64%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #C72C55?+
#C72C55 in RGB is (199, 44, 85). Written in CSS: rgb(199, 44, 85).
What is the CMYK value of #C72C55?+
#C72C55 converts to CMYK(0%, 78%, 57%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C72C55.
Is #c72c55 a warm or cool color?+
#C72C55 (#C72C55) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 344° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c72c55 belong to?+
#C72C55 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 344°, 64%, 48% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c72c55 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C72C55 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.36:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c72c55?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C72C55 (#C72C55) is 18-2336 Raspberry, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C72C55 in design

Practical guidance for using #c72c55 (#C72C55) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #C72C55 (#C72C55) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #c72c55 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C72C55 (#C72C55) 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

#C72C55 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 — #c72c55 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

#C72C55 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 #C72C55

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c72c55 (#C72C55). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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