#C63C37 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm red demands immediate attention, making it a natural choice for high-impact buttons and critical alerts. The hex code #c63c37 carries enough intensity to overwhelm large areas, so apply it sparingly as a 10% accent color. Pair it with soft, muted grays to balance its aggressive nature. White text remains legible against this shade for accessible call-to-action designs.
Questions about #c63c37
What is #c63c37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c63c37 is rgb(198, 60, 55), in HSL hsl(2, 57%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 72%, 22%.
How should I use #c63c37 in my interface design?
Apply #c63c37 sparingly as a high-impact accent color for call-to-action buttons or critical system alerts. Because of its high intensity, avoid using it on large surfaces where it can quickly overwhelm the viewer and cause eye strain.
What colors pair well with #c63c37 to create a balanced palette?
Balance the aggressiveness of #c63c37 by pairing it with muted gray or soft neutral backgrounds. These cooling tones effectively ground the warmth of the red, ensuring your design remains legible and professional while still commanding the user's attention.
Is #c63c37 readable on white or black?
#c63c37 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.