#C9000D Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red demands immediate attention. Because of its high chroma, #c9000d works best as an accent color rather than a primary background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair this shade with slate grays or deep navies to ground its inherent energy. It remains highly legible for small text against white backgrounds, making the hex code #c9000d a strong choice for urgent UI elements and calls to action.
Questions about #c9000d
What is #c9000d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9000d is rgb(201, 0, 13), in HSL hsl(356, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 94%, 21%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #c9000d in a UI design?
#c9000d works best as an intentional accent color rather than a primary background because its high chroma can quickly overwhelm the eye. Use it sparingly for critical alerts, error messages, or primary call-to-action buttons where you need immediate user focus.
What colors pair well with #c9000d?
Is #c9000d readable on white or black?
#c9000d has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.