#C62204 Hex Color
Intense and saturated fire engine red
This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. Its heavy pigmentation makes #c62204 ideal for high-impact accents or critical call-to-action buttons rather than large blocks of color. Because it leans warm and aggressive, pair it with muted grays or charcoals to ground the design. White text remains readable against this hex code, providing enough contrast for small UI elements or urgent warning labels.
Questions about #c62204
What is #c62204 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c62204 is rgb(198, 34, 4), in HSL hsl(9, 96%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 98%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #c62204 in a UI design?
#c62204 is best reserved for high-impact accents or critical call-to-action buttons where immediate user attention is required. Its heavy saturation makes it overwhelming in large blocks, so use it sparingly against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or soft whites.
Is #c62204 readable on white or black?
#c62204 has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.