#C5162D Color Information

Hex color code: #C5162D

A dynamic red shade, #C5162D appears as (197, 22, 45) in RGB and (352°, 80%, 43%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameFirebrick

HEX

#C5162D

RGB

197, 22, 45

HSL

352°, 80%, 43%

CMYK

0%, 89%, 77%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5162D;
background-color: #C5162D;
border-color: #C5162D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5162D;
border: 2px solid #C5162D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5162D]
text-[#C5162D]
border-[#C5162D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5162D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5162D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5162D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5162D; 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 #C5162D; background-color: #C5162D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5162D20; border-left: 4px solid #C5162D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5162D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5162D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 22, 45

Red: 197 / Green: 22 / Blue: 45

HSL

352°, 80%, 43%

Hue: 352° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

0%, 89%, 77%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 89% / Yellow: 77% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5162D?

#C5162D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

16C5AE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5162D to RGB:

rgb(197, 22, 45)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5162D to HSL:

hsl(352, 80%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5162D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 89%, 77%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C5162D is a bold red color with RGB values of 197, 22, 45 and HSL of 352°, 80%, 43%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5162D is #16C5AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C51685.

Use #C5162D in CSS: color: #C5162D or background-color: #C5162D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5162D

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.53:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5162D?

#C5162D is a bold red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C5162D?

#C5162D in RGB is (197, 22, 45) - 197 red, 22 green, and 45 blue.

How to use #C5162D in CSS?

Use #C5162D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5162D?

#16C5AE (complementary), #C51685 (analogous), and #810E1E (lighter shade) work well with #C5162D.