#C20909 Hex Color
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Buttons, sale tags, and error states are where this red earns its keep. A saturated, strong shade, #c20909 reads hot and confident without tipping into neon. The hex code #c20909 carries enough darkness to stay grounded, but as a full background it can overwhelm, so treat it as the small accent in a 60/30/10 palette. White text hits about 6.3:1 contrast here, passing AA for body copy.
Questions about #c20909
What is #c20909 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c20909 is rgb(194, 9, 9), in HSL hsl(0, 91%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 95%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c20909?
Deep navy and charcoal give #c20909 a rich, grounded backdrop, while muted sage or warm cream soften its heat. Skip orange and bright pink neighbors, which muddy its clarity.
Is #c20909 readable on white or black?
#c20909 has a 6.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.