#C4271C Color Information

Hex color code: #C4271C

The hex color #C4271C is a bold red with RGB values of (196, 39, 28) and HSL of (4°, 75%, 44%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameFirebrick

HEX

#C4271C

RGB

196, 39, 28

HSL

4°, 75%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 80%, 86%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C4271C;
background-color: #C4271C;
border-color: #C4271C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C4271C;
border: 2px solid #C4271C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C4271C]
text-[#C4271C]
border-[#C4271C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C4271C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C4271C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C4271C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C4271C; 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 #C4271C; background-color: #C4271C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C4271C20; border-left: 4px solid #C4271C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C4271C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C4271C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 39, 28

Red: 196 / Green: 39 / Blue: 28

HSL

4°, 75%, 44%

Hue: 4° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 80%, 86%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 80% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 23%

What color is #C4271C?

#C4271C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1CB9C4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C4271C to RGB:

rgb(196, 39, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C4271C to HSL:

hsl(4, 75%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C4271C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 80%, 86%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C4271C is a eye-catching red color with RGB values of 196, 39, 28 and HSL of 4°, 75%, 44%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C4271C is #1CB9C4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C41C65.

Use #C4271C in CSS: color: #C4271C or background-color: #C4271C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C4271C

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.65:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4271C?

#C4271C is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C4271C?

#C4271C in RGB is (196, 39, 28) - 196 red, 39 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #C4271C in CSS?

Use #C4271C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C4271C?

#1CB9C4 (complementary), #C41C65 (analogous), and #811A12 (lighter shade) work well with #C4271C.