#C42828 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated, and slightly dark, #c42828 is a red that grabs attention without tipping into neon. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm a layout. White text clears AA against it at 5.7:1 contrast, so buttons and badges stay readable. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for a bold, grounded palette.
Questions about #c42828
What is #c42828 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c42828 is rgb(196, 40, 40), in HSL hsl(0, 66%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c42828?
Deep navy and charcoal ground this red's intensity, keeping it bold instead of harsh. Warm golds can work in small doses but tend to clash at larger sizes.
Is #c42828 readable on white or black?
#c42828 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.