#C2391D Hex Color
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With strong saturation and medium-dark lightness, #c2391d is a warm reddish red with orange-brown undertones. It brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and small accents. Use it sparingly on large surfaces, where its intensity can feel heavy. White text reads clearly against it at about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #c2391d.
Questions about #c2391d
What is #c2391d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2391d is rgb(194, 57, 29), in HSL hsl(10, 74%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 85%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c2391d?
#c2391d pairs well with white, cream, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents, which balance its warm orange-brown cast without competing with its strong saturation. Use lighter neutrals for clarity and deeper tones for a grounded palette.
Does #c2391d read as a warm or cool color?
#c2391d reads as a warm red because its strong red base is shifted toward orange, with a subtle brown cast that makes it feel more earthy than a clear, bright red.
Is #c2391d readable on white or black?
#c2391d has a 5.38:1 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.