#C2281D Hex Color
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#c2281d is a saturated, warm red with a strong orange undertone and enough depth to feel grounded. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent interface accents. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or navy, with white text remaining readable at about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #c2281d.
Questions about #c2281d
What is #c2281d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2281d is rgb(194, 40, 29), in HSL hsl(4, 74%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 85%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c2281d?
What mood does #c2281d convey, and where does it work best?
#c2281d conveys urgency, energy, and warmth because its saturated red base is pushed toward orange; it suits calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and other places where a compact, high-impact accent needs attention.
Is #c2281d readable on white or black?
#c2281d has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.