#C6403D Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #c6403d is a strong red with rich saturation and medium lightness. Its slight earthy cast suits sports graphics, sales banners, energetic branding, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code #c6403d provides about 5.0:1 contrast with white, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c6403d
What is #c6403d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6403d is rgb(198, 64, 61), in HSL hsl(1, 55%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 69%, 22%.
Does #c6403d work with white text?
Yes, #c6403d provides about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio with white, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text and making it suitable for readable text when the chosen size, weight, and surrounding colors preserve sufficient contrast.
What colors pair well with #c6403d?
Is #c6403d warm or cool?
#c6403d reads as a warm red because its muted, earthy cast leans slightly toward orange rather than blue, giving it an energetic, grounded feel that works well for emphasis without the cool sharpness of blue-leaning crimson.
Is #c6403d readable on white or black?
#c6403d has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.