#C83A2F Hex Color
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#c83a2f is a strong, saturated red with a warm, slightly earthy undertone. It radiates energy and urgency, which makes it a natural fit for calls to action, sale badges, and sport branding. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background, since it can overwhelm a layout. White text reads clearly on it at about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for body copy.
Questions about #c83a2f
What is #c83a2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c83a2f is rgb(200, 58, 47), in HSL hsl(4, 62%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 77%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c83a2f?
Is #c83a2f readable on white or black?
#c83a2f has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.