#C43046 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. Because of its high energy, #c43046 works best as a sharp 10% accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or soft creams, which temper its raw urgency. While white text remains legible against this hex code, avoid using it for large blocks of text to prevent visual strain.
Questions about #c43046
What is #c43046 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c43046 is rgb(196, 48, 70), in HSL hsl(351, 61%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 64%, 23%.
Is #c43046 suitable for body text?
Avoid using #c43046 for large blocks of text because its high saturation causes visual fatigue. Stick to using this hue for small UI elements like buttons or notification badges where you need a bold, attention-grabbing accent against neutral backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #c43046?
Pair #c43046 with deep charcoal or soft creams to ground its energy. Because this red is so vibrant, it creates a modern, high-contrast look when combined with muted, desaturated tones that allow the primary red to stand out without competing for dominance.
Is #c43046 readable on white or black?
#c43046 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.