#C1230E Hex Color
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Strong and highly saturated, #c1230e is a dark, warm red with clear orange undertones. Its intensity brings urgency and energy to calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and food packaging. Use it as a focused accent or bold headline color rather than a full-page background. White text remains readable, with about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #c1230e.
Questions about #c1230e
What is #c1230e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1230e is rgb(193, 35, 14), in HSL hsl(7, 86%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 93%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1230e?
Warm neutrals such as cream, sand, and charcoal pair well with #c1230e, while muted teal creates a measured complementary contrast. Keep the red as an accent when the overall layout needs breathing room.
Where does #c1230e work best in a design?
#c1230e works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and food packaging, where its saturated red-orange warmth creates urgency without overwhelming the full layout.
Is #c1230e readable on white or black?
#c1230e has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.