#C10613 Hex Color

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#c10613 is a saturated, dark-leaning red with warm undertones and a strong visual pull. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small caution accents, but it can overwhelm as a full-page background. The hex code #c10613 supports clear white text, with about 6.4:1 contrast for accessible body copy.

Questions about #c10613

What is #c10613 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c10613 is rgb(193, 6, 19), in HSL hsl(356, 94%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 90%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c10613?
#c10613 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted sage, giving its high saturation room to stand out across branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts without making the surrounding palette feel visually heavy.
Where should designers use #c10613?
#c10613 works best as a focused accent or dominant button color, where its saturated, dark-leaning red commands attention; use it for calls to action, sale labels, sports graphics, or alerts rather than broad background fields.
Is #c10613 readable on white or black?
#c10613 has a 6.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.