#C52133 Hex Color
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A red close to ripe raspberry, #c52133 is saturated and loud without tipping into neon. Its strong mid-dark weight makes it a natural accent for buttons, sale banners, and sports branding. White text on it clears WCAG AA at about 5.8:1, so it can sit behind small body copy. Pair it with teal or deep navy to keep the heat in check.
Questions about #c52133
What is #c52133 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c52133 is rgb(197, 33, 51), in HSL hsl(353, 71%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 74%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c52133?
Teal and deep navy both cool this red down and make it read richer, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Warm golds work too, but expect a louder, more festive combination.
Can white text sit on #c52133?
Yes. White text on #c52133 reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text on this red falls well short, so stick with white or near-white type.
Is #c52133 readable on white or black?
#c52133 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.