#C1290B Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy red commands attention without feeling neon. Because of its intense chroma, hex code #c1290b works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with slate grays or muted teals to ground the heat. For accessibility, white text maintains a clear 5.9:1 contrast ratio against this shade.
Questions about #c1290b
What is #c1290b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1290b is rgb(193, 41, 11), in HSL hsl(10, 89%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 94%, 24%.
How should I use #c1290b in a design project?
Because of its intense chroma, use #c1290b sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It creates a striking visual impact on buttons or call-to-action elements without overwhelming the user’s eye in a layout.
What colors pair well with #c1290b?
To ground the heat of this intense red, pair #c1290b with neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray. If you need a more adventurous palette, muted teals provide a sophisticated complementary contrast that balances its high energy.
Is #c1290b readable on white or black?
#c1290b has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.