#C7393D Hex Color
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#c7393d is a saturated, warm red with strong brightness and a slightly softened finish. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent alerts. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or warm cream rather than a full background. The hex code #c7393d supports white text at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c7393d
What is #c7393d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7393d is rgb(199, 57, 61), in HSL hsl(358, 56%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 69%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7393d?
Where does #c7393d work best in a design?
#c7393d works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and urgent alerts, where its bright warmth creates energy without overwhelming the layout or competing with supporting content.
Is #c7393d readable on white or black?
#c7393d has a 5.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.