#C10016 Hex Color
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#c10016 is a high-octane red that demands attention. Due to its intense saturation, avoid using it as a large background, which strains the eye. Instead, treat this hex code as a deliberate accent for buttons or critical alerts. It maintains a 6.4:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring your primary call to action remains legible and sharp for every user.
Questions about #c10016
What is #c10016 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c10016 is rgb(193, 0, 22), in HSL hsl(353, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 89%, 24%.
How should I use #c10016 in a user interface?
Use #c10016 sparingly as a high-contrast accent for primary buttons or critical error notifications. Because of its intense saturation, it can strain the eye if used as a large background, so keep it limited to small, actionable design elements.
Is #c10016 readable on white or black?
#c10016 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.