#C41F09 Hex Color
Bold saturated red for high impact
#c41f09 is an intense, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Because of its high visual energy, this shade works best as a small, strategic accent rather than a full background. It pairs surprisingly well with slate gray to temper its heat. White text reads clearly against this color, meeting accessibility standards for small body text. The hex code for this powerful red is #c41f09.
Questions about #c41f09
What is #c41f09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c41f09 is rgb(196, 31, 9), in HSL hsl(7, 91%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 95%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c41f09?
#c41f09 pairs exceptionally well with muted neutrals like slate gray to balance its intense heat. Using deep, cool grays prevents the red from becoming visually overwhelming while maintaining a sharp, modern aesthetic for your UI or print design.
How should I use #c41f09 in user interface design?
Use #c41f09 sparingly as a tactical accent to draw the eye toward critical calls to action or error states. Because of its high saturation, it is most effective when contrasted against clean, neutral backgrounds rather than serving as a primary color for large areas.
Is #c41f09 readable on white or black?
#c41f09 has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.