#C72C41 Hex Color
An intense and saturated warm red
This saturated, warm red commands attention with high intensity. Because it is so loud, use #c72c41 sparingly as a ten-percent accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays for a grounded, modern look. White text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring that your calls to action maintain strong accessibility standards.
Questions about #c72c41
What is #c72c41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c72c41 is rgb(199, 44, 65), in HSL hsl(352, 64%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 67%, 22%.
How should I use #c72c41 in my UI design?
Because #c72c41 is highly saturated and demands attention, use it as a 10% accent color for primary buttons or critical notifications rather than a dominant background. Pairing it with charcoal or deep slate grays creates a sophisticated, modern contrast that keeps text readable.
Is #c72c41 readable on white or black?
#c72c41 has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.