#C94B55

#C94B55

Color Values

HEX

#C94B55

RGB

201, 75, 85

HSL

355.2, 53.8%, 54.1%

HSV

355.2, 62.7%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.7%, 57.7%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5854 0.1602 18.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #C94B55;
color: #C94B55;
border-color: #C94B55;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 400 #F87171

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C94B55?

RGB(201, 75, 85) · HSL(355.2, 53.8%, 54.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.7%, 57.7%, 21.2%)

Does #C94B55 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C94B55?

Use 000000 text on a #C94B55 background; contrast on black is 4.62:1.