#C3521D Color Information

Hex color code: #C3521D

#C3521D is a eye-catching orange color. In RGB it is (195, 82, 29), and in HSL it is (19°, 74%, 44%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#C3521D

RGB

195, 82, 29

HSL

19°, 74%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 58%, 85%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C3521D;
background-color: #C3521D;
border-color: #C3521D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C3521D;
border: 2px solid #C3521D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C3521D]
text-[#C3521D]
border-[#C3521D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C3521D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C3521D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C3521D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C3521D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C3521D; background-color: #C3521D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C3521D20; border-left: 4px solid #C3521D; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C3521D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C3521D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

195, 82, 29

Red: 195 / Green: 82 / Blue: 29

HSL

19°, 74%, 44%

Hue: 19° / Saturation: 74% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 58%, 85%, 24%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 58% / Yellow: 85% / Key: 24%

What color is #C3521D?

#C3521D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1D8FC3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C3521D to RGB:

rgb(195, 82, 29)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C3521D to HSL:

hsl(19, 74%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C3521D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 58%, 85%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking orange tone, #C3521D has RGB (195, 82, 29) and HSL (19°, 74%, 44%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C3521D is #1D8FC3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C31D3C.

Use #C3521D in CSS: color: #C3521D or background-color: #C3521D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C3521D

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3521D?

#C3521D is a striking orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C3521D?

#C3521D in RGB is (195, 82, 29) - 195 red, 82 green, and 29 blue.

How to use #C3521D in CSS?

Use #C3521D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C3521D?

#1D8FC3 (complementary), #C31D3C (analogous), and #813613 (lighter shade) work well with #C3521D.