#C31E45 Hex Color
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#c31e45 is a saturated, lush red that demands attention. Because it is highly intense, use it sparingly as a high-impact accent or call-to-action button rather than a background color. This shade pairs well with soft charcoal grays, which balance its natural aggression. The hex code for this powerful, fiery hue is #c31e45. White text offers excellent contrast for readable UI elements.
Questions about #c31e45
What is #c31e45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c31e45 is rgb(195, 30, 69), in HSL hsl(346, 73%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 65%, 24%.
How can I effectively use #c31e45 in my interface design?
Because #c31e45 is highly intense, it functions best as a high-impact accent or a primary call-to-action button rather than a background color. Use it sparingly to draw the eye, and always pair it with charcoal or dark neutrals to ground its natural aggression.
Is #c31e45 readable on white or black?
#c31e45 has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.