#C43C1E Hex Color
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This bold, burnt red carries high saturation and a clear sense of urgency. The hex code #c43c1e functions best as an accent color for calls to action or alert buttons. Avoid using it as a large-scale background, as its intensity quickly overwhelms viewers. It pairs effectively with cool, slate grays to temper its heat. White text remains legible and sharp against this vivid, high-energy hue.
Questions about #c43c1e
What is #c43c1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c43c1e is rgb(196, 60, 30), in HSL hsl(11, 73%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 85%, 23%.
How should I use #c43c1e in a design layout?
Use #c43c1e sparingly as an accent color for calls to action or alert buttons, rather than as a background color. Its high saturation and urgency can quickly overwhelm a viewer if applied across large surface areas.
Which colors pair well with #c43c1e?
Pair #c43c1e with cool slate gray or deep navy to effectively temper its natural heat. These neutral, cool-toned companions allow the intensity of the red to pop without clashing or creating visual fatigue in your user interface.
Is #c43c1e readable on white or black?
#c43c1e 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.