#C51642 Color Information

Hex color code: #C51642

The hex color #C51642 is a eye-catching red with RGB values of (197, 22, 66) and HSL of (345°, 80%, 43%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#C51642

RGB

197, 22, 66

HSL

345°, 80%, 43%

CMYK

0%, 89%, 66%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C51642;
background-color: #C51642;
border-color: #C51642;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C51642;
border: 2px solid #C51642;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C51642]
text-[#C51642]
border-[#C51642]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C51642]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C51642, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C51642; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C51642; 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 #C51642; background-color: #C5164215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5164220; border-left: 4px solid #C51642; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C51642; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C51642 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 22, 66

Red: 197 / Green: 22 / Blue: 66

HSL

345°, 80%, 43%

Hue: 345° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

0%, 89%, 66%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 89% / Yellow: 66% / Key: 23%

What color is #C51642?

#C51642 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

16C59A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C51642 to RGB:

rgb(197, 22, 66)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C51642 to HSL:

hsl(345, 80%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C51642 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 89%, 66%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #C51642 has RGB (197, 22, 66) and HSL (345°, 80%, 43%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C51642 is #16C59A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C5169A.

Use #C51642 in CSS: color: #C51642 or background-color: #C51642. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C51642

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.57:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C51642?

#C51642 is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C51642?

#C51642 in RGB is (197, 22, 66) - 197 red, 22 green, and 66 blue.

How to use #C51642 in CSS?

Use #C51642 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C51642?

#16C59A (complementary), #C5169A (analogous), and #810E2B (lighter shade) work well with #C51642.