#C23829 Hex Color
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The #c23829 hex code marks a saturated, warm red with an earthy orange undertone and medium-dark value. Its strong intensity draws attention in calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and entertainment accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background, where white text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c23829
What is #c23829 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c23829 is rgb(194, 56, 41), in HSL hsl(6, 65%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 79%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c23829?
For balanced palettes, #c23829 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted teal, or warm sand, which soften its saturated warmth while preserving the color’s strong presence in branding, promotions, food packaging, and sports graphics.
Is #c23829 readable on white or black?
#c23829 has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.