#C40025 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity red demands instant attention. Due to its intensity, it functions best as a sharp accent rather than a full-page background. Pair it with slate or charcoal to ground its aggressive heat. White text maintains 6.2:1 contrast on this shade, ensuring highly readable UI type. The hex code for this color is #c40025.
Questions about #c40025
What is #c40025 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c40025 is rgb(196, 0, 37), in HSL hsl(349, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 81%, 23%.
Does #c40025 work well for interface text?
Using #c40025 for body text is generally not recommended because its high intensity causes visual vibration and eye strain. However, it maintains excellent accessibility when used as a foreground color against a white background for specific alerts or error states.
Which neutral tones pair best with #c40025?
Ground this aggressive red by pairing it with charcoal or deep gray tones to balance the heat. These neutrals provide enough contrast to keep the design readable while preventing the vibrant red from overwhelming the entire layout.
Is #c40025 readable on white or black?
#c40025 has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.