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Strawberry red color

A juicy red with a soft pink undertone, taken from the color of a ripe strawberry. It is cheerful without being harsh, which makes it popular for summer dresses, kitchen accents and food packaging.

Also known as: Strawberry.

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The hex code for strawberry red is #C83F49. In RGB it is rgb(200, 63, 73), in HSL hsl(356, 55%, 52%) and in CMYK 0, 68, 64, 22.

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About strawberry red

Strawberry red (#C83F49) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 200 red, 63 green and 73 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, food, kitchens.

Swatch of Strawberry red with its shades from light to dark · #C83F49
Strawberry red · #C83F49

Strawberry red shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Strawberry red color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Medium turquoise
AnalogousClose to: Mulberry, Copper
TriadicClose to: Kelly green, Iris
Split complementaryClose to: Emerald green, Carolina blue
TetradicClose to: Apple green, Medium turquoise, Grape purple

Strawberry red color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Strawberry red
Analogous palette · Strawberry red
Complementary palette · Strawberry red
Triadic palette · Strawberry red
With neutrals palette · Strawberry red
With an accent palette · Strawberry red

Strawberry red contrast with text

White textContrast 4.9:1 · AA
Black textContrast 4.3:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --strawberry-red: #C83F49;
  --strawberry-red-rgb: 200, 63, 73;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--strawberry-red); }
.text { color: var(--strawberry-red); }

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Swatch of Strawberry red with its shades from light to dark · #C83F49
Swatch of Strawberry red with its shades from light to dark · #C83F49

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for strawberry red?

The hex code for strawberry red is #C83F49. In RGB it is rgb(200, 63, 73), in HSL hsl(356, 55%, 52%) and in CMYK 0, 68, 64, 22.

What is the complementary color of strawberry red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #3FC8BE, close to medium turquoise. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on strawberry red?

Yes. The contrast with white is 4.9:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).