#C9443D Hex Color
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#c9443d is a warm, saturated red with subtle orange undertones and enough brightness to command attention. Its strong, energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent interface accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #c9443d.
Questions about #c9443d
What is #c9443d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9443d is rgb(201, 68, 61), in HSL hsl(3, 56%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 70%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9443d?
Pair #c9443d with warm neutrals, charcoal, or muted blue-green accents to balance its orange-leaning warmth without competing for attention; cream and sand soften it, while deep navy creates a stronger, more structured contrast for branding, packaging, and interface accents.
Is #c9443d readable on white or black?
#c9443d has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.