Color #C2004B Color / Colour Code #C2004B
This page shows the hex color code for color #c2004b (#C2004B). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 38% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C2004B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C2004B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 307, 337, and 7 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 337, 97, and 217 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C2004B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 337 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 337 to 22 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 337 with its complement at 157 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C2004B
Lightness variations at hue 337 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C2004B
Design Use Cases for #C2004B
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #C2004B is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 38% lightness, #C2004B is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#C2004B is in the pink range (hue 337). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C2004B (hue 337) to its complement at hue 157. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 7. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2004b, #00c278);
CSS Code for #C2004B
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Colors visually similar to #C2004B based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C2004B (#C2004B)
#C2004B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 194 red, 0 green, and 75 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 194.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 337 degrees with 100% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C2004B is 67/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 61% yellow, and 24% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C2004B against white is 6.18:1 and against black is 3.40:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 27% lightness.
The complementary colour #00C278 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C2004B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C200AB and #C21700, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C2004B?
- #C2004B is Color #C2004B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(194, 0, 75), HSL(337, 100%, 38%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 61%, 24%). Its perceived brightness is 67/255.
- Is #C2004B accessible for text?
- Against white, #C2004B has a contrast ratio of 6.18:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C2004B?
- The complementary colour is #00C278 (hue 157). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C200AB and #C21700. The triadic palette adds #4AC200 and #004AC2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C2004B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c2004b; or rgb(194, 0, 75); or hsl(337, 100%, 38%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 337 100% 38%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.