#CB443D Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy red commands instant attention. The hex code #cb443d possesses a warm, slightly brick-toned undertone that keeps it from feeling neon. It functions best as a high-impact accent or CTA button rather than a large background field, where its intensity can quickly overwhelm a UI. Pair it with soft, muted slate blues to ground its aggressive heat.
Questions about #cb443d
What is #cb443d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb443d is rgb(203, 68, 61), in HSL hsl(3, 58%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 70%, 20%.
How can I balance the intensity of #cb443d in a design?
Use #cb443d primarily for high-impact accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large background fields. Pair it with soft, desaturated tones like slate blue or warm charcoal to ground its heat and maintain visual harmony.
Does #cb443d read as a warm or cool red?
The #cb443d hex code reads distinctly warm due to its strong brick-toned undertones. Because it lacks the blue bias found in berry or cherry reds, it feels earthy and aggressive rather than icy or neon.
Is #cb443d readable on white or black?
#cb443d has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.