#C63429 Hex Color
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#c63429 is a highly saturated, aggressive red that commands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, this shade performs best as a strategic accent rather than a background color. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its loudness. While white text reads clearly over this hue, use it sparingly in UI design to avoid visual fatigue. The hex code for this color is #c63429.
Questions about #c63429
What is #c63429 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c63429 is rgb(198, 52, 41), in HSL hsl(4, 66%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 79%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c63429 for a balanced design?
Deep neutrals like charcoal or dark slate provide the best balance for #c63429 because they ground its high intensity. Using these dark, muted tones prevents the red from becoming overwhelming while maintaining a sophisticated, modern contrast.
Is #c63429 readable on white or black?
#c63429 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.