#C61605 Hex Color
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#c61605 is an intense, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Given its high visibility, use this hex code sparingly as a 10% accent for CTA buttons or critical alerts rather than a full background. It pairs well with cool grays or dark navy to balance the heat. White text sits comfortably on this shade, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI design.
Questions about #c61605
What is #c61605 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c61605 is rgb(198, 22, 5), in HSL hsl(5, 95%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 97%, 22%.
Where should I use the #c61605 red in a UI design?
#c61605 serves best as a focused accent color for call-to-action buttons or urgent interface alerts where immediate user attention is required. Because of its high intensity, avoid using it as a large background block, as it can quickly overwhelm a layout.
What colors pair well with #c61605 for a balanced design?
Is #c61605 readable on white or black?
#c61605 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.