#C13C42 Hex Color
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#c13c42 is a saturated, warm red with terracotta and brick undertones. Its medium depth brings energy and urgency without the harshness of pure scarlet. Use it as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, or autumn palettes. The hex code #c13c42 supports readable white body text at about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c13c42
What is #c13c42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c13c42 is rgb(193, 60, 66), in HSL hsl(357, 53%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 66%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c13c42?
Where can #c13c42 be used?
#c13c42 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn-inspired layouts, where its warm brick undertone adds urgency and energy without the sharper feel of pure scarlet.
Is #c13c42 readable on white or black?
#c13c42 has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.