#C42F1A Hex Color
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Red with a burnt edge, #c42f1a is saturated but not neon, warm and loud without tipping into alarm. Its low lightness gives it weight, so it works best as a bold accent on cream or charcoal rather than a full background. White text on #c42f1a hits about 5.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA, making the hex code a solid pick for calls to action and sale badges.
Questions about #c42f1a
What is #c42f1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c42f1a is rgb(196, 47, 26), in HSL hsl(7, 77%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 87%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c42f1a?
Cream, charcoal, and deep teal all flatter #c42f1a. The burnt warmth in the red keeps those pairings grounded instead of harsh.
Is #c42f1a readable on white or black?
#c42f1a has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.