#C43B3C Hex Color
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#c43b3c is a saturated, warm red with strong brightness and a slightly softened, mellow finish. Its high chroma brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and sales accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. The hex code #c43b3c supports white text at about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c43b3c
What is #c43b3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c43b3c is rgb(196, 59, 60), in HSL hsl(360, 54%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 69%, 23%.
What pairs well with #c43b3c in a palette?
#c43b3c pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted blue-green, which temper its saturation without making the palette feel flat across interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts where contrast and hierarchy matter. Keep quieter tones dominant and reserve this red for accents or key actions.
Is #c43b3c readable on white or black?
#c43b3c 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.