#C13234 Hex Color
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This saturated red commands immediate attention with high intensity and warmth. Because it leans bold and vivid, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. White text pops clearly against it, ensuring readability for critical alerts. The hex code for this powerful shade is #c13234.
Questions about #c13234
What is #c13234 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c13234 is rgb(193, 50, 52), in HSL hsl(359, 59%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 73%, 24%.
How should I use #c13234 effectively in UI design?
Apply #c13234 sparingly as a 10% accent color to draw immediate attention to critical calls to action or error states. Because of its high intensity, using it for large backgrounds can overwhelm the user and negatively impact readability.
What colors pair well with #c13234 for a balanced palette?
This bold red pairs best with neutral tones to maintain focus, such as a crisp off-white for text contrast or a deep charcoal for grounding. Avoid pairing it with other highly saturated colors to prevent visual clashing.
Is #c13234 readable on white or black?
#c13234 has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.