#C91421 Hex Color
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A vivid, dark red with a crimson lean, #c91421 hits hardest in small doses. Use it for buttons, sale badges, and alerts rather than full backgrounds, where it can overwhelm. It pairs surprisingly well with soft blush or deep charcoal, and white text on it passes WCAG AA for body text at roughly 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c91421
What is #c91421 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c91421 is rgb(201, 20, 33), in HSL hsl(356, 82%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 84%, 21%.
What text color works best on #c91421?
White text is the best choice, giving about 5.8:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for normal body text. Black text falls short, so keep dark type off this red.
What colors pair well with #c91421?
charcoal grounds its intensity, while soft blush and warm cream soften it into something more romantic. Skip orange and pink neighbors unless you want a heated, high-energy palette.
Is #c91421 readable on white or black?
#c91421 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.