#C93836 Hex Color
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A loud, saturated red with a warm, slightly mellow edge. #c93836 reads bold without turning harsh, which makes it a strong choice for buttons, badges, and calls to action. Full-page backgrounds can overwhelm a layout fast, so treat it as an accent in a 60/30/10 split. White text holds up on it at about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Pair it with deep navy for extra punch.
Questions about #c93836
What is #c93836 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c93836 is rgb(201, 56, 54), in HSL hsl(1, 58%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 73%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c93836?
Deep navy gives #c93836 a rich, classic contrast, while charcoal and cream keep it feeling grounded. For a bolder mix, try muted olive or a warm gold as supporting tones.
Is #c93836 readable on white or black?
#c93836 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.