#CA183E Hex Color
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The hex code #ca183e is a saturated, warm red with a lush berry undertone and strong visual energy. Its vivid, slightly dark tone suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents more than full-page backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream for balance. White text has about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ca183e
What is #ca183e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca183e is rgb(202, 24, 62), in HSL hsl(347, 79%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 69%, 21%.
Does #ca183e work with white text?
#ca183e provides about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio with white, so white text meets WCAG AA for normal body text and remains a practical choice for buttons, labels, and readable interface elements.
What colors pair well with #ca183e?
#ca183e pairs well with charcoal and warm cream, which give its saturated, slightly dark red tone contrast and breathing room without competing with its strong visual energy in brand palettes and interface layouts.
Is #ca183e readable on white or black?
#ca183e has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.