#C90E19 Hex Color
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A saturated, bold red that grabs attention fast. The hex code #c90e19 works best as an accent or highlight color on dark or neutral backgrounds, where its warm intensity reads clearly. White text keeps enough contrast on top of it for small body copy. Use it sparingly for calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding.
Questions about #c90e19
What is #c90e19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c90e19 is rgb(201, 14, 25), in HSL hsl(356, 87%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 88%, 21%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c90e19?
Cool neutrals like charcoal, slate gray, and navy balance its heat, while warm golds echo its intensity. Muted sage or olive greens also work, since the contrast in temperature keeps both colors from competing.
Is #c90e19 readable on white or black?
#c90e19 has a 5.89:1 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.