#C52D49 Hex Color
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#c52d49 is a bold, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Because of its high intensity, this color works best as a sharp accent or a call-to-action button rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, dark charcoals to create a modern, high-contrast look. White text reads clearly against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #c52d49
What is #c52d49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c52d49 is rgb(197, 45, 73), in HSL hsl(349, 63%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 63%, 23%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How can #c52d49 be effectively balanced in a design?
Use #c52d49 sparingly as a bold accent or interaction element to maintain visual hierarchy without overwhelming the viewer. It pairs exceptionally well with cool charcoal or deep slate backgrounds to create a modern, high-contrast look that keeps the focus on your primary call to action.
Is #c52d49 readable on white or black?
#c52d49 has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.