#C61B36 Hex Color
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#c61b36 is a saturated, medium-dark red with warm crimson undertones. Its strong intensity brings urgency and passion to branding, sports graphics, sales banners, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal, navy, or cream rather than a full-page background. White text on this hex code provides about 5.8:1 contrast for body text.
Questions about #c61b36
What is #c61b36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c61b36 is rgb(198, 27, 54), in HSL hsl(351, 76%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 73%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c61b36?
#c61b36 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and cream, which temper its saturated crimson while preserving its energy; use those neutrals for backgrounds, borders, or supporting type rather than placing the red across an entire page.
Is #c61b36 warm or cool?
#c61b36 reads as a warm red because its crimson hue carries a slight magenta-red warmth rather than leaning toward blue; its saturation makes that warmth feel vivid, assertive, and energetic in visual applications.
Is #c61b36 readable on white or black?
#c61b36 has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.