#C6022E Hex Color
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A saturated, blazing red with a crimson lean. The hex code #c6022e demands attention, so it works best as a call-to-action button or sharp accent rather than a full background. Deep navy flatters it without competing. White text reads clearly on top at about 6.1:1 contrast, enough for small body copy to pass AA.
Questions about #c6022e
What is #c6022e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6022e is rgb(198, 2, 46), in HSL hsl(347, 98%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 77%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6022e?
Deep navy and charcoal make #c6022e feel richer than white does, since plain white can wash out its edge. Soft cream and warm gray also work when you want the red to stay the focal point.
Where does #c6022e work best in a design?
Use it as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background, where its saturation can overwhelm. It suits sale banners, sports branding, and caution or emergency signage where urgency matters.
Is #c6022e readable on white or black?
#c6022e has a 6.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.