#C91216 Hex Color
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#c91216 is a high-octane red that demands immediate attention. This saturated, warm hue brings intense energy to any design, making it a perfect choice for calls to action or alert indicators. Because it is so dominant, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. White text pairs best with this hex code to maintain readable contrast for your users.
Questions about #c91216
What is #c91216 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c91216 is rgb(201, 18, 22), in HSL hsl(359, 84%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 89%, 21%.
How should #c91216 be used effectively in a layout?
Treat #c91216 as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background because its intensity can quickly overwhelm the viewer. It works best for small elements like buttons or notification badges that require immediate user attention.
Is #c91216 readable on white or black?
#c91216 has a 5.86:1 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.