#C4022C Hex Color
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The hex code #c4022c produces a saturated, medium-dark red with a slight blue undertone and strong visual pull. Its high chroma brings energy, urgency, and passion to branding, sports graphics, sales materials, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background; white text reads clearly at about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c4022c
What is #c4022c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4022c is rgb(196, 2, 44), in HSL hsl(347, 98%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 78%, 23%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4022c in a design?
Where does #c4022c work best?
#c4022c works best as a small, high-impact accent in calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, alerts, and entertainment layouts, where its saturated, medium-dark value can direct attention without covering the whole composition. Pair it with generous neutral space when readability and hierarchy matter.
Does #c4022c read as warm or cool?
#c4022c reads as a saturated, slightly cool red because its blue undertone pulls it away from orange, while its high chroma keeps the overall effect forceful, urgent, and sharp rather than soft or muted. It can feel warmer beside dark neutrals or cream.
Is #c4022c readable on white or black?
#c4022c has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.