#CB413A Hex Color
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#cb413a is a bold, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Due to its intensity and warm undertones, it works best as a 10% accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a full background. White text maintains excellent readability against this shade. The hex code for this powerful red is #cb413a, making it a natural fit for sports branding or urgent interface alerts.
Questions about #cb413a
What is #cb413a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb413a is rgb(203, 65, 58), in HSL hsl(3, 58%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 71%, 20%.
How should I use #cb413a in a user interface?
Use #cb413a sparingly as a ten percent accent color for primary action buttons or error alerts where you need to draw the eye immediately. It is too intense for large backgrounds, so pair it with clean white text to maintain strong contrast and readability.
What color schemes work best with #cb413a?
Because #cb413a is such a dominant, warm red, it pairs effectively with neutral tones like charcoal or soft grays to anchor the design. For a balanced palette, consider using it alongside muted teals, which provide a complementary cool-toned contrast that prevents the red from feeling overwhelming.
Is #cb413a readable on white or black?
#cb413a has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.35:1 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.