#C63306 Hex Color

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#c63306 is a saturated, warm red with a slightly earthy orange undertone. Its strong, fairly dark value brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #c63306 supports clear white text at about 5.4:1 contrast.

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What is #c63306 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c63306 is rgb(198, 51, 6), in HSL hsl(14, 94%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 97%, 22%.

What colors pair well with #c63306?

#c63306 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm cream because these colors steady its saturated orange-red character while preserving its energy for buttons, headlines, packaging, and other focused design elements.

Is #c63306 readable on white or black?

#c63306 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.

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