#C8233C Hex Color
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#c8233c is a saturated, aggressive red that commands immediate attention. Due to this high intensity, use it as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a large background. White text remains legible against this shade, offering a 5.6:1 contrast ratio. This hex code #c8233c pairs effectively with dark, muted grays to create a balanced but high-impact visual hierarchy.
Questions about #c8233c
What is #c8233c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8233c is rgb(200, 35, 60), in HSL hsl(351, 70%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 70%, 22%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What is the best way to use #c8233c in design?
Use #c8233c as a selective accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming your layout. It works exceptionally well for call to action buttons where you need to draw the eye immediately without sacrificing readability against white text.
Is #c8233c readable on white or black?
#c8233c has a 5.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.