#C5111A Hex Color
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#c5111a is a high-intensity red that demands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, avoid using it for full backgrounds, as it quickly fatigues the eye. Instead, employ this shade as a powerful 10% accent for calls to action or alert iconography. It remains legible with white text for critical interface elements. The hex code for this vibrant color is #c5111a.
Questions about #c5111a
What is #c5111a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5111a is rgb(197, 17, 26), in HSL hsl(357, 84%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 87%, 23%.
How should I use #c5111a in a UI design?
Apply #c5111a exclusively as a high-impact accent color for urgent UI elements like error states, critical alerts, or primary action buttons. Because this shade is extremely saturated, avoid using it on large backgrounds to prevent eye strain and maintain visual comfort.
Is #c5111a readable on white or black?
#c5111a has a 6.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.