#C53110 Hex Color
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#c53110 is a loud, saturated red that demands attention. Because of its intensity, use this shade sparingly as a highlight or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground the heat. The hex code for this powerful red is #c53110, which offers sufficient contrast for white text to remain legible in small formats.
Questions about #c53110
What is #c53110 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c53110 is rgb(197, 49, 16), in HSL hsl(11, 85%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 92%, 23%.
Where should I use #c53110 in my design?
#c53110 works best for high-impact elements like buttons, notification badges, or error states where you need to draw the eye immediately. Avoid using this red as a large background area, as its intense saturation can quickly overwhelm a user interface.
What colors pair well with #c53110?
This vibrant red balances perfectly when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays, which help ground its extreme heat. For a cleaner look, use plenty of white or light neutral space to let the color pop without feeling aggressive.
Is #c53110 readable on white or black?
#c53110 has a 5.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.