#C43A3A Hex Color
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This saturated red commands immediate attention with its intense, energetic warmth. Because it carries such a loud presence, #c43a3a performs best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and holds enough contrast for white text to remain perfectly legible. The hex code for this powerful red is #c43a3a.
Questions about #c43a3a
What is #c43a3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c43a3a is rgb(196, 58, 58), in HSL hsl(0, 54%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 70%, 23%.
How should I use #c43a3a in my design interface?
#c43a3a acts best as a 10% accent color for important call-to-action buttons or critical alert notifications. Because this shade is highly saturated and intense, avoid using it as a full-page background to ensure the design remains balanced and comfortable for users.
Is #c43a3a readable on white or black?
#c43a3a has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.