#C01230 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands attention with its high-energy, aggressive profile. Because of its visual weight, #c01230 works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays for a modern, industrial feel. Since white text maintains a strong 6.2:1 contrast against this hex code, it remains readable even in smaller UI elements.
Questions about #c01230
What is #c01230 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c01230 is rgb(192, 18, 48), in HSL hsl(350, 83%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 75%, 25%.
How should I use #c01230 in UI design?
Use #c01230 as a 10 percent accent color to grab attention without overwhelming the viewer. It works exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons or small visual flourishes against dark, neutral backgrounds like deep charcoal, ensuring high visual impact while maintaining good readability.
Is #c01230 readable on white or black?
#c01230 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.