#C30B32 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. Its high chroma makes it difficult to ignore, which is why #c30b32 serves best as an accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a full background. Pair it with crisp white text to meet accessibility standards, as this combination provides excellent contrast. Used sparingly, it adds energy and urgency to any design system.
Questions about #c30b32
What is #c30b32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c30b32 is rgb(195, 11, 50), in HSL hsl(347, 89%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 74%, 24%.
How should I use #c30b32 in a digital design system?
Because of its high chroma and intensity, use #c30b32 sparingly as a functional accent color. It excels as an alert indicator or for conversion-focused buttons where you need to draw the eye immediately, rather than as a large background.
Is #c30b32 readable on white or black?
#c30b32 has a 6.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.