#C01824 Hex Color
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This saturated, aggressive red demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, use #c01824 as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast look. White text provides excellent readability against this shade, with a strong 6.2:1 contrast ratio that keeps fine details sharp.
Questions about #c01824
What is #c01824 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c01824 is rgb(192, 24, 36), in HSL hsl(356, 78%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 81%, 25%.
How can #c01824 be used effectively in a design system?
Because #c01824 is highly saturated and demands attention, it works best as a 10% accent color for buttons or notification alerts. Avoiding it as a primary background helps prevent eye strain while maintaining a modern, high-contrast look when paired with charcoal grays.
Is #c01824 readable on white or black?
#c01824 has a 6.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.