#C91212 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red with moderate darkness, #c91212 feels bold and attention-grabbing without losing its rich, forceful character. Its high chroma brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, sales banners, and emergency cues. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c91212
What is #c91212 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c91212 is rgb(201, 18, 18), in HSL hsl(0, 84%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 91%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c91212?
#c91212 pairs well with charcoal and warm neutrals, which soften its intensity while preserving contrast and give interfaces, packaging, and promotional layouts a grounded finish without muting its visual urgency.
Is #c91212 readable on white or black?
#c91212 has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.