#C93514 Hex Color
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A blazing, saturated orange-red, #c93514 demands attention. It acts best as an aggressive accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background, which can quickly feel overwhelming. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to temper its intensity. Since it offers a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains a readable choice for bold UI headers.
Questions about #c93514
What is #c93514 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c93514 is rgb(201, 53, 20), in HSL hsl(11, 82%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 90%, 21%.
How do I use #c93514 effectively in UI design?
Use #c93514 sparingly as a call-to-action color rather than a background, because its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a layout. It pairs effectively with neutral tones like slate or soft cream to create a balanced, professional contrast.
Is #c93514 readable on white or black?
#c93514 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.