#C60C30 Hex Color
An intense and high-octane fire engine red
The hex code #c60c30 is a high-octane red that demands immediate attention. It carries intense saturation, making it feel aggressive rather than mellow. Because of this visual strength, use it as a 10% accent color for calls to action or error states. It pairs cleanly with white text for accessibility. Avoid using it for large backgrounds,
Questions about #c60c30
What is #c60c30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c60c30 is rgb(198, 12, 48), in HSL hsl(348, 89%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 76%, 22%.
How should I use #c60c30 in a professional layout?
Because #c60c30 is highly saturated and aggressive, limit its use to small UI elements like buttons or notification badges. Using it on large backgrounds often overwhelms the viewer, so pair it with generous negative space or white text.
What colors pair well with #c60c30 for a balanced palette?
Is #c60c30 readable on white or black?
#c60c30 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.