#C4003B Hex Color
A high-impact, deeply saturated crimson red
This saturated crimson commands immediate attention, making it ideal for high-impact calls to action or alert accents rather than full-page backgrounds. It pairs well with crisp charcoal grays for a modern aesthetic. While it offers sufficient contrast for white text at a 6.2:1 ratio, use it sparingly to avoid visual fatigue. The hex code for this intense red is #c4003b.
Questions about #c4003b
What is #c4003b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4003b is rgb(196, 0, 59), in HSL hsl(342, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 70%, 23%.
How should I use #c4003b in professional design work?
Reserve #c4003b for high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons or alert notifications rather than backgrounds. Its high saturation commands attention, so using it sparingly ensures you create visual interest without causing eye strain for the user.
What colors pair well with #c4003b?
This crimson shade pairs beautifully with charcoal or soft neutral grays to ground its intensity. Using it against crisp white provides the best readability for text, maintaining a balanced and modern aesthetic without overwhelming the interface.
Is #c4003b readable on white or black?
#c4003b 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.