#C72523 Hex Color

A bold red with warm force

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Rich and highly saturated, #c72523 is a warm red with a slight brick undertone. Its moderate lightness keeps the color clear rather than heavy. It brings forceful energy to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small highlights. Use it as an accent with charcoal or cream, and the hex code is #c72523.

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What is #c72523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c72523 is rgb(199, 37, 35), in HSL hsl(1, 70%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 82%, 22%.

What colors pair well with #c72523?

#c72523 pairs well with charcoal for a grounded contrast, cream for softer warmth, and muted sage for restrained complementary tension. Keep supporting colors quieter so this saturated red remains the visual focal point in branding or interface accents.

Is #c72523 readable on white or black?

#c72523 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.

#C72523 Hex Color

A bold red with warm force

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