#C43B3B Hex Color
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This bold, saturated red demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, #c43b3b works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or soft creams to balance its heat. White text remains legible against this shade, making it a functional choice for high-impact buttons or error alerts. The hex code for this red is #c43b3b.
Questions about #c43b3b
What is #c43b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c43b3b is rgb(196, 59, 59), in HSL hsl(0, 54%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 70%, 23%.
What colors work best with #c43b3b?
The intense heat of #c43b3b balances perfectly against neutral tones like charcoal or soft creams. Using it alongside these cooler, more subdued colors prevents the red from becoming overwhelming while maintaining high legibility for text and interface elements.
Is #c43b3b readable on white or black?
#c43b3b has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.