#C0322E Hex Color
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A bold, saturated red with real heat. #c0322e works as a strong accent in warm palettes, pairs well with cream or charcoal, and reads clearly as white text at about 5.6:1 contrast. Best used in small doses, since its intensity wears thin across large areas.
Questions about #c0322e
What is #c0322e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0322e is rgb(192, 50, 46), in HSL hsl(2, 61%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 76%, 25%.
Is #c0322e warm or cool?
#c0322e is a warm red. Its saturation and mid-lightness give it heat, so it sits firmly on the warm side of the palette.
What does #c0322e pair well with?
Cream and charcoal flatter #c0322e best. Both calm its intensity without dulling it, unlike camel or beige, which can look muddy next to it.
Does white text pass WCAG AA on #c0322e?
Yes. White text on #c0322e reaches roughly 5.6:1 contrast, clearing the 4.5:1 threshold for AA body text.
Should #c0322e be used as a background or an accent?
Use it as an accent. Its high saturation reads bold and loud, which tires the eye across large surfaces but sharpens buttons, highlights, and calls to action.
Is #c0322e readable on white or black?
#c0322e has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.