#C91028 Hex Color
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This intense, high-energy red commands attention immediately. Because it is so saturated, #c91028 works best as a 10 percent accent color rather than a background. It pairs well with dark charcoal for a balanced, modern interface. White text provides a readable 5.9:1 contrast ratio against this shade, making it ideal for high-visibility call-to-action buttons. The hex code is #c91028.
Questions about #c91028
What is #c91028 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c91028 is rgb(201, 16, 40), in HSL hsl(352, 85%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 80%, 21%.
How should I use #c91028 in interface design?
Because #c91028 is extremely saturated, reserve it as a 10 percent accent color for high-visibility elements like primary call-to-action buttons. It pairs exceptionally well with dark charcoal or dark gray text to maintain visual balance.
Is #c91028 readable on white or black?
#c91028 has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.