#C6442A Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands attention immediately. Because it sits at such high visibility, #c6442a works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. It pairs well with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its inherent heat. Designers should use this hex code sparingly for high-impact calls to action, as white text remains legible and clear on this vivid, warm base.
Questions about #c6442a
What is #c6442a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6442a is rgb(198, 68, 42), in HSL hsl(10, 65%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 79%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
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Is #c6442a suitable for text on a white background?
Using #c6442a as a text color on white generally fails accessibility standards for small body text because it lacks sufficient contrast. It works significantly better when used as a vibrant background for white, high-contrast text or as a standout accent element.
Is #c6442a readable on white or black?
#c6442a has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.