#C52626 Hex Color
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Bold and strongly saturated, #c52626 is a medium-dark red with warm crimson undertones. Its energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents, but its intensity can overwhelm large surfaces. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or warm cream. The hex code #c52626 supports white text at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c52626
What is #c52626 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c52626 is rgb(197, 38, 38), in HSL hsl(0, 68%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 81%, 23%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c52626?
Is #c52626 warm or cool?
#c52626 reads as a warm red because its strong red base is supported by crimson rather than blue or violet undertones; that warmth gives it urgency and appetite appeal, making it effective for focused accents, calls to action, and food-related design.
Is #c52626 readable on white or black?
#c52626 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.