#C1351D Hex Color
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Saturated and warm, #c1351d is a strong reddish red with a rich, slightly earthy cast. Its medium-dark value brings energy and urgency without the sharpness of bright scarlet. Use it as a small accent for calls to action, sports graphics, or food branding. White text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, supporting readable body text. The hex code is #c1351d.
Questions about #c1351d
What is #c1351d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1351d is rgb(193, 53, 29), in HSL hsl(9, 74%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 85%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1351d?
#c1351d pairs well with navy or charcoal, which temper its warm saturation without competing for attention, while muted cream adds softer contrast for packaging, editorial layouts, or brand accents. Keep it as the focal color rather than using it across every surface.
Is #c1351d readable on white or black?
#c1351d has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.