#C24F3D Hex Color
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Close to fired clay, #c24f3d is a brick red with warm, earthy depth. Its strong saturation reads bold without turning neon, which suits buttons, badges, and calls to action. White text clears AA contrast on it at about 4.7:1. As a full background it can feel heavy, so balance it with cream or deep navy.
Questions about #c24f3d
What is #c24f3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c24f3d is rgb(194, 79, 61), in HSL hsl(8, 52%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 69%, 24%.
What text color works best on #c3d?
White text reads best on #c24f3d, with roughly 4.7:1 contrast. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so buttons and labels stay readable. Black text falls well short, so keep dark type off this shade.
What colors pair well with #c24f3d?
Cream and deep navy flatter #c24f3d most. Cream softens its heat across large surfaces, while navy makes a richer partner than black or camel. Skip pure white if the pairing feels stark.
Is #c24f3d readable on white or black?
#c24f3d has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.