#CA181F Hex Color
An intense, high-energy shade of red
This highly saturated red demands immediate attention. Because it is so intense, #ca181f works best as a 10 percent accent color for calls to action or error states rather than a dominant background. It creates a striking, high-contrast look when paired with clean white text, which meets accessibility standards. Use this hex code sparingly to avoid overwhelming your composition with its aggressive, energetic nature.
Questions about #ca181f
What is #ca181f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca181f is rgb(202, 24, 31), in HSL hsl(358, 79%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 85%, 21%.
Where should I use the #ca181f red in a web design?
Use #ca181f as a strategic 10 percent accent color to draw immediate attention to call-to-action buttons or critical error states. Because this shade is so high-intensity, it often overwhelms a layout if used as a dominant background color.
Is #ca181f readable on white or black?
#ca181f has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.