#C93F44 Hex Color
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Reach for #c93f44 when a design needs an accent that grabs attention without going neon. This saturated red reads warm and mellow at the same time, thanks to its mid lightness and soft pink undertone. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 4.9:1, so it works behind small labels and buttons. Best as a 10% accent rather than a full background.
Questions about #c93f44
What is #c93f44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c93f44 is rgb(201, 63, 68), in HSL hsl(358, 56%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 66%, 21%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #c93f44?
White text is the safest choice, reading at about 4.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text and large type. Black text falls short of AA here, so keep dark type off this red.
What colors pair well with #c93f44?
Deep navy makes this red look richer than a plain neutral would, and soft cream keeps the pairing warm without clashing. Use the red as a small accent against either one.
Is #c93f44 readable on white or black?
#c93f44 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.