#CF4949 Hex Color
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#cf4949 is a saturated brick red with earthy, terracotta undertones. Because it carries high intensity, use it as an accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted teal to balance the aggressive warmth. With a solid contrast ratio against black text, it offers reliable readability for small UI elements and buttons.
Questions about #cf4949
What is #cf4949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf4949 is rgb(207, 73, 73), in HSL hsl(0, 58%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 65%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cf4949 for a balanced design?
Is #cf4949 suitable for large backgrounds or text?
Due to its high saturation and intensity, #cf4949 is generally too aggressive for large backgrounds or primary text blocks. It works best when applied sparingly to interactive elements like buttons, badges, or notification icons where its vibrancy helps guide user attention.
Is #cf4949 readable on white or black?
#cf4949 has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.