#C33232 Hex Color
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A warm, strongly saturated red, #c33232 brings energy and urgency without the harsh brightness of pure scarlet. Its moderate depth gives branding, sports graphics, sales promotions, and calls to action a confident, forceful presence. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or cream rather than a full-page background. The hex code #c33232 supports clear white text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c33232
What is #c33232 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c33232 is rgb(195, 50, 50), in HSL hsl(0, 59%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 74%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c33232?
Does #c33232 read as a warm or cool red?
#c33232 reads as a warm red because its strong red base carries a slightly earthy, softened quality rather than the blue cast of a cool crimson. Its saturation keeps it energetic, while its moderate depth adds confidence.
Is #c33232 readable on white or black?
#c33232 has a 5.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.