#C9150B Hex Color
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#c9150b is an intense, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Due to its high chroma, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background shade. It pairs well with charcoal grays or deep navies to balance the natural heat. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, making it a strong choice for call-to-action buttons or UI highlights.
Questions about #c9150b
What is #c9150b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9150b is rgb(201, 21, 11), in HSL hsl(3, 90%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 95%, 21%.
Which colors pair best with #c9150b?
This red balances well against charcoal or deep navy tones, which ground its natural intensity. To create a more dynamic or playful scheme, consider adding muted, desaturated tones that prevent the high chroma of #c9150b from feeling visually jarring to the user.
Is #c9150b readable on white or black?
#c9150b has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.