#C14204 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated orange packs high energy that commands immediate attention. Because of its raw power, #c14204 works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a background. Pair it with dark slate grays to balance its aggressive warmth. The hex code for this vivid shade is #c14204, which provides enough contrast for readable white text overlay.
Questions about #c14204
What is #c14204 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c14204 is rgb(193, 66, 4), in HSL hsl(20, 96%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 98%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #c14204 in a professional interface design?
Apply #c14204 sparingly as a 10% accent color to draw user attention toward critical call-to-action buttons. Because this shade is visually aggressive, pairing it with dark slate grays creates a balanced, modern contrast that avoids overwhelming the viewer.
Is #c14204 readable on white or black?
#c14204 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.