#CB143D Hex Color
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#cb143d is a highly saturated, medium-dark red with a warm crimson cast and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and small interface accents more than full-page backgrounds. As a hex code, #cb143d supports clear white text at about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #cb143d
What is #cb143d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb143d is rgb(203, 20, 61), in HSL hsl(347, 82%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 70%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cb143d?
#cb143d pairs well with white for crisp contrast, while deep neutrals, muted pinks, and warm off-whites create calmer palettes that soften its saturated crimson without removing its visual impact.
Where should #cb143d be used in a design?
#cb143d works best for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, badges, and small interface accents, where its warm saturation attracts attention without overwhelming the surrounding layout when used sparingly.
Is #cb143d readable on white or black?
#cb143d has a 5.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.