#C42823 Hex Color
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#c42823 is a saturated, warm red with strong depth and a slight earthy undertone. Its high chroma creates urgency and energy, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sale graphics. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or cream. The hex code supports clear white text at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c42823
What is #c42823 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c42823 is rgb(196, 40, 35), in HSL hsl(2, 70%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 82%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c42823?
#c42823 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and warm neutrals, giving its saturated red room to stand out; cream softens its urgency, while charcoal supports a crisp, grounded presentation in branding and interface accents.
What mood does #c42823 create?
#c42823 reads as a warm, energetic red with earthy depth, creating urgency and energy in focused accents; it works especially well for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and sale messaging.
Is #c42823 readable on white or black?
#c42823 has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.