#C1364F Hex Color
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A bold, saturated crimson, #c1364f demands immediate attention with its intense, warm energy. Because of its high chroma, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, muted grays or charcoals to temper its heat. The hex code #c1364f is accessible with white text, making it a strong choice for high-visibility calls to action or alert buttons.
Questions about #c1364f
What is #c1364f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1364f is rgb(193, 54, 79), in HSL hsl(349, 56%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 59%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How can I best use #c1364f in a professional UI design?
Because #c1364f has such high chroma and intensity, it performs best as a small, deliberate 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Use it primarily for critical call to action buttons or alert notifications where you need to draw the eye immediately.
Which neutral colors pair well with #c1364f?
To temper the aggressive heat of this crimson, pair it with soft, cool neutrals like charcoal or muted slate grays. These darker backgrounds provide enough contrast to keep the red from vibrating against the screen while maintaining a modern, sophisticated look.
Is #c1364f readable on white or black?
#c1364f has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.