#C01B42 Hex Color
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A saturated, strong red, the hex code #c01b42 has berry undertones and an intense, warm presence. It works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, packaging, or romantic campaigns rather than a full-page background. White text provides about 6.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #c01b42
What is #c01b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c01b42 is rgb(192, 27, 66), in HSL hsl(346, 75%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 66%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c01b42?
Does #c01b42 read as a warm or cool red?
#c01b42 reads as a warm red because its berry character leans toward magenta while retaining strong red intensity. That warmth gives it an energetic, romantic feel, especially when used in small accents rather than broad backgrounds.
Is #c01b42 readable on white or black?
#c01b42 has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.