#C22125 Hex Color
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#c22125 is a saturated, medium-dark red with warm reddish undertones and a strong visual presence. This hex code brings energy, urgency, passion, and bold contrast to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and sale campaigns. Use it as a focused accent or deliberate dominant base, with white text reading clearly at about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c22125
What is #c22125 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c22125 is rgb(194, 33, 37), in HSL hsl(359, 71%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 81%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c22125 in a design?
#c22125 pairs well with charcoal, navy, warm cream, and muted olive because those quieter tones give its saturated red room to lead while keeping the palette grounded and readable.
Does #c22125 read as warm or cool?
#c22125 reads as warm because its red component greatly outweighs its blue and green components, while medium-dark lightness and high saturation make the warmth feel forceful rather than soft or dusty.
Is #c22125 readable on white or black?
#c22125 has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.