#C71A59 Hex Color
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This saturated, intense red carries a punch of magenta that makes it feel loud and urgent. Use the hex code #c71a59 sparingly as an accent for calls to action rather than a background. It pairs well with cool slate grays to balance the warmth. Since it offers a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains legible for buttons and interface highlights.
Questions about #c71a59
What is #c71a59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c71a59 is rgb(199, 26, 89), in HSL hsl(338, 77%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 55%, 22%.
How should I use the #c71a59 color in a UI design?
Use #c71a59 sparingly as an accent for call to action buttons or interface highlights rather than as a background color. Its high saturation commands attention, making it perfect for drawing the user's eye to critical conversion points on the page.
Which colors pair well with #c71a59 to balance its intensity?
Pair #c71a59 with cool slate grays to balance its overwhelming warmth and high-energy magenta undertones. Neutralizing this bold hue with muted tones like slate gray allows the red to stand out without feeling chaotic or visually fatiguing for users.
Is #c71a59 readable on white or black?
#c71a59 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.