#C41B26 Hex Color
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Close to the red of a fire engine, #c41b26 is a strong, saturated red with a warm, assertive feel. Its depth and intensity make it best in small doses, so use it as an accent for buttons, sale banners, or sports branding. It looks richer against navy than against black, and white text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.9:1.
Questions about #c41b26
What is #c41b26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c41b26 is rgb(196, 27, 38), in HSL hsl(356, 76%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 81%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c41b26?
#c41b26 looks strongest next to deep, cool tones such as navy or charcoal, where its warmth stands out. Softened cream and muted gold also work, but avoid orange neighbors, which blur the red's edge.
Is #c41b26 readable on white or black?
#c41b26 has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.