#CF0D0D Hex Color
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High-intensity and demanding, #cf0d0d is a saturated, unapologetic red. It works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or alert states where immediate attention is required. Avoid using it as a primary background, as the sheer saturation can quickly overwhelm the viewer. Pair this hex code with a cool slate gray to ground its inherent heat and urgency.
Questions about #cf0d0d
What is #cf0d0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf0d0d is rgb(207, 13, 13), in HSL hsl(0, 88%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 94%, 19%.
How should I use #cf0d0d in a design interface?
Limit #cf0d0d to 10% of your layout, using it strictly for urgent UI elements like error states, critical alerts, or call-to-action buttons. Because it is so visually demanding, it will quickly overwhelm the viewer if used as a primary background or dominant color.
What colors pair well with #cf0d0d?
Is #cf0d0d readable on white or black?
#cf0d0d 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.