#C23838 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated red demands immediate attention. With a hex code of #c23838, this shade functions best as a high-impact accent rather than a full-page background. Use it for call-to-action buttons or interface alerts to drive user focus. White text creates a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against this hue, ensuring excellent legibility for bold, short-form copy or UI elements.
Questions about #c23838
What is #c23838 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c23838 is rgb(194, 56, 56), in HSL hsl(0, 55%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 71%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c23838?
Is #c23838 readable on white or black?
#c23838 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.