#C70E05 Hex Color
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#c70e05 is a saturated, high-intensity red that commands immediate attention. Because it is so dominant, use this hue sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or soft cream to balance its aggressive, fiery character. White text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring that your critical call-to-action buttons stay accessible to all users.
Questions about #c70e05
What is #c70e05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c70e05 is rgb(199, 14, 5), in HSL hsl(3, 95%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 97%, 22%.
How can I balance the intense energy of #c70e05 in a layout?
Because #c70e05 is such a dominant, saturated red, you should use it sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a primary background color. Pairing it with charcoal or soft cream helps ground its aggressive, fiery character.
Is #c70e05 readable on white or black?
#c70e05 has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.