#C71C1C Hex Color
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#c71c1c is a highly saturated, intense red that demands attention. Because it is so loud, use it as a strategic 10 percent accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground its inherent energy. With a contrast ratio of 5.8:1 against white, this hex code remains accessible and readable for text and vital UI elements.
Questions about #c71c1c
What is #c71c1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c71c1c is rgb(199, 28, 28), in HSL hsl(0, 75%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 86%, 22%.
How should I use #c71c1c in a UI design?
Use #c71c1c sparingly as a 10 percent accent color to draw the eye to call-to-action buttons or critical alerts rather than flooding a layout. This vibrant red pairs effectively with charcoal to ground its high energy without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #c71c1c readable on white or black?
#c71c1c has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.