#C43A59 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. Because of its high energy, #c43a59 functions best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and soft creams, which balance its natural aggression. Since white text maintains a strong 5.1:1 contrast ratio against it, the hex code #c43a59 works effectively for calls to action or urgent UI notifications.
Questions about #c43a59
What is #c43a59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c43a59 is rgb(196, 58, 89), in HSL hsl(347, 54%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 55%, 23%.
How should I use #c43a59 in a UI design?
Use #c43a59 sparingly as a 10% accent color for calls to action or urgent notifications. Because it is highly aggressive, keeping it away from large backgrounds ensures the interface remains readable and does not overwhelm the user.
Which colors balance the intensity of #c43a59?
Pair #c43a59 with neutral tones like charcoal or soft creams to ground its energy. These pairings provide enough contrast to let the red stand out without causing visual fatigue or clashing with the primary interface elements.
Is #c43a59 readable on white or black?
#c43a59 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.