#C13638 Hex Color
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#c13638 is a strong, warm red that stays lush instead of tipping into neon. Its high saturation makes it a natural accent for calls to action, sale banners, and sports branding, and it flatters muted teal or cream far better than plain white. Best spent at the 10 percent mark rather than as a full background, where it can turn loud. White text passes AA on top of it at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c13638
What is #c13638 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c13638 is rgb(193, 54, 56), in HSL hsl(359, 56%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 71%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c13638?
Muted teal and cream balance its warmth, while charcoal grounds it for a darker, moodier palette. Avoid pairing it with orange or pink, which blur its crisp edge.
Is #c13638 readable on white or black?
#c13638 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.