#C90241 Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #c90241 is a warm red with a slight berry undertone and medium-dark value. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and small accents more than full-page backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or soft pink for contrast. White text remains readable for body copy at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #c90241.
Questions about #c90241
What is #c90241 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c90241 is rgb(201, 2, 65), in HSL hsl(341, 98%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 68%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c90241?
#c90241 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, soft pink for a tonal palette, and white for crisp emphasis; these combinations let its warm berry undertone stand out without making every element feel equally intense.
Is #c90241 a warm or cool color?
#c90241 reads as a warm red because its strong red base leans slightly toward berry rather than blue or violet. Its high saturation gives it an energetic, assertive mood, making it effective for emphasis and active visual elements.
Is #c90241 readable on white or black?
#c90241 has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.