#C92D39 Hex Color
A red built for action
A bold, warm red with real punch. #c92d39 sits between crimson and scarlet, saturated enough to hold its own on dark backgrounds yet clean and readable on light ones. Its strong mid-tone lightness gives white text a contrast ratio near 5.4:1, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. That mix of heat and legibility makes it a dependable pick for sale badges, alert states, and sports branding where the message needs urgency without noise.
Questions about #c92d39
What is #c92d39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c92d39 is rgb(201, 45, 57), in HSL hsl(355, 63%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 72%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c92d39?
Charcoal gray, navy, cream, and warm white all flatter this red. For higher contrast pairings, try pairing it with cool slate or deep teal so the warmth stands out.
What mood does this red convey?
It reads confident and energetic rather than alarming. The slight warmth keeps it appetizing, which is why food, sports, and entertainment brands lean on reds in this range.
Where does #c92d39 work best in a design?
Small doses win: sale tags, primary buttons, badge highlights, or a single accent against charcoal or cream. Full red backgrounds can overwhelm, so treat it as a spotlight color.
Is #c92d39 readable on white or black?
#c92d39 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.