#C61D25 Hex Color
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Sale banners and call-to-action buttons are where #c61d25 earns its keep. This strong red is heavily saturated with a slight crimson lean, so it reads bold without tipping into neon. Treat it as a 10% accent rather than a full background; at large scale it overwhelms. White text passes AA on it at about 5.8:1, and it looks sharper against navy than gray.
Questions about #c61d25
What is #c61d25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c61d25 is rgb(198, 29, 37), in HSL hsl(357, 74%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 81%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c61d25?
Navy and charcoal make #c61d25 look richer, while cool grays can flatten it. Try navy for sports or entertainment branding, or warm cream to soften the intensity.
Is #c61d25 readable on white or black?
#c61d25 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.