#C13608 Hex Color
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Warm and highly saturated, #c13608 sits between red and burnt orange, with a darkened, earthy undertone. Its intensity brings urgency and appetite to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sales graphics. Use it as a focused accent against cream or deep navy rather than a full background. White text provides about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #c13608.
Questions about #c13608
What is #c13608 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c13608 is rgb(193, 54, 8), in HSL hsl(15, 92%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 96%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c13608?
#c13608 pairs well with cream for a warm, inviting palette and with navy for stronger contrast, while using the saturated red-orange as an accent keeps layouts energetic without overwhelming the viewer. These combinations suit bold, focused compositions.
Where does #c13608 work best in a design?
#c13608 works especially well for calls to action, food packaging, sports graphics, and small brand accents because its warm saturation creates urgency and appetite against light neutrals or deep dark backgrounds. Avoid using it across large areas without visual relief.
Is #c13608 readable on white or black?
#c13608 has a 5.52:1 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.