#CA002D Hex Color
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Closer to raspberry than fire-truck red, #ca002d is a saturated, dark red with a slight pink lean. Its depth keeps it bold instead of bright, which suits large type, buttons, and sales accents more than fine detail or full-page backgrounds. The hex code #ca002d also gives white text about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #ca002d
What is #ca002d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca002d is rgb(202, 0, 45), in HSL hsl(347, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 78%, 21%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca002d?
Pair #ca002d with charcoal or deep navy to balance its intensity, or with cream for a warmer, retro feel. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since they compete rather than complement.
Is #ca002d readable on white or black?
#ca002d has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.