#C73C2E Hex Color
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Saturated and intense, hex code #c73c2e functions best as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. Its aggressive warmth demands immediate attention, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or critical UI alerts. White text remains perfectly legible against this shade, meeting accessibility standards with a 5.1:1 contrast ratio. Try pairing it with cool, dark charcoals to balance the visual heat.
Questions about #c73c2e
What is #c73c2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c73c2e is rgb(199, 60, 46), in HSL hsl(5, 62%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 77%, 22%.
How should I use #c73c2e in my UI design?
#c73c2e works best as a focused accent color rather than a large background. Its aggressive warmth is perfect for high-priority call-to-action buttons or critical system alerts where you need to guide the user's attention immediately.
What colors pair well with #c73c2e?
To balance the visual heat of #c73c2e, pair it with cool, dark neutrals like charcoal. These dark, muted tones ground the intensity of the red, preventing the design from feeling too overwhelming for the user.
Is #c73c2e readable on white or black?
#c73c2e has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.