#C23D3D Hex Color
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This saturated brick red feels urgent and grounded, carrying a strong, warm intensity. Because it is highly pigmented, it functions best as a 10% accent rather than a background color. It creates striking contrast against charcoal grays or soft, desaturated teals. The hex code for this color is #c23d3d. White text reads clearly against it, making it useful for high-visibility call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #c23d3d
What is #c23d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c23d3d is rgb(194, 61, 61), in HSL hsl(0, 52%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 69%, 24%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair effectively with #c23d3d?
This urgent brick red creates a striking, balanced contrast when paired with deep charcoal or muted, desaturated teals. These combinations ground the intensity of the red while keeping the visual hierarchy clear for UI design.
Is #c23d3d a good choice for background colors?
Because it is highly saturated, #c23d3d is generally too intense for large-scale backgrounds, where it can overwhelm the viewer. It is most effective as a 10% accent, such as for buttons, notification badges, or critical call-to-action elements.
Is #c23d3d readable on white or black?
#c23d3d has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.