#C23030 Hex Color
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#c23030 is a powerful, saturated red with an intense, fiery warmth. It commands immediate attention, making it perfect for high-impact calls to action or urgent design accents. Avoid using it as a full-page background, as the sheer saturation can be overwhelming. Instead, pair it with muted greys or clean white text for optimal readability. This hex code works best as a sharp 10% accent in your palette.
Questions about #c23030
What is #c23030 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c23030 is rgb(194, 48, 48), in HSL hsl(0, 60%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 75%, 24%.
How should #c23030 be incorporated into a digital design?
Use #c23030 sparingly as an accent color for high-stakes calls to action or urgent interface alerts, rather than as a full-page background. This intense shade creates strong visual interest, so it functions best when balanced against neutral charcoal tones to ensure text remains legible and clear.
Is #c23030 readable on white or black?
#c23030 has a 5.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.