#C42C2C Color Information

Hex color code: #C42C2C

The hex color #C42C2C is a vibrant red with RGB values of (196, 44, 44) and HSL of (0°, 63%, 47%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameFirebrick

HEX

#C42C2C

RGB

196, 44, 44

HSL

0°, 63%, 47%

CMYK

0%, 78%, 78%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C42C2C;
background-color: #C42C2C;
border-color: #C42C2C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C42C2C;
border: 2px solid #C42C2C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C42C2C]
text-[#C42C2C]
border-[#C42C2C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C42C2C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C42C2C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C42C2C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C42C2C; 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 #C42C2C; background-color: #C42C2C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C42C2C20; border-left: 4px solid #C42C2C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C42C2C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C42C2C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 44, 44

Red: 196 / Green: 44 / Blue: 44

HSL

0°, 63%, 47%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 63% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 78%, 78%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 78% / Yellow: 78% / Key: 23%

What color is #C42C2C?

#C42C2C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2CC3C3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C42C2C to RGB:

rgb(196, 44, 44)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C42C2C to HSL:

hsl(0, 63%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C42C2C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 78%, 78%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A invigorating red tone, #C42C2C has RGB (196, 44, 44) and HSL (0°, 63%, 47%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C42C2C is #2CC3C3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C32C78.

Use #C42C2C in CSS: color: #C42C2C or background-color: #C42C2C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C42C2C

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.74:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C42C2C?

#C42C2C is a invigorating red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C42C2C?

#C42C2C in RGB is (196, 44, 44) - 196 red, 44 green, and 44 blue.

How to use #C42C2C in CSS?

Use #C42C2C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C42C2C?

#2CC3C3 (complementary), #C32C78 (analogous), and #851E1E (lighter shade) work well with #C42C2C.