#C7112F Hex Color
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The hex code #c7112f is a saturated, strong red with a slight blue undertone and medium-dark value. Its heat and intensity suit calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and emergency interfaces. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c7112f
What is #c7112f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7112f is rgb(199, 17, 47), in HSL hsl(350, 84%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 76%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7112f?
Where should I use #c7112f in a design?
Use #c7112f as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, sale graphics, alerts, and other high-energy moments; its saturated, medium-dark red can overwhelm large surfaces, so pair it with calmer neutrals for balance.
Is #c7112f readable on white or black?
#c7112f has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.