#C5302B Color Information

Hex color code: #C5302B

The hex color #C5302B is a invigorating red with RGB values of (197, 48, 43) and HSL of (2°, 64%, 47%). It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:
Color NameFirebrick
HEX
#C5302B
RGB
197, 48, 43
HSL
2°, 64%, 47%
CMYK
0%, 76%, 78%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C5302B;
background-color: #C5302B;
border-color: #C5302B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5302B;
border: 2px solid #C5302B;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C5302B]
text-[#C5302B]
border-[#C5302B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5302B]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5302B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5302B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C5302B; 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 #C5302B; background-color: #C5302B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C5302B20; border-left: 4px solid #C5302B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5302B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5302B in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 48, 43

Red: 197 / Green: 48 / Blue: 43

HSL

2°, 64%, 47%

Hue: 2° / Saturation: 64% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 76%, 78%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 76% / Yellow: 78% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5302B?

#C5302B is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5302B to RGB:

rgb(197, 48, 43)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5302B to HSL:

hsl(2, 64%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5302B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 76%, 78%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C5302B is a fiery red color with RGB values of 197, 48, 43 and HSL of 2°, 64%, 47%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5302B is #2BBFC5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C52B73.

Use #C5302B in CSS: color: #C5302B or background-color: #C5302B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5302B

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.83:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5302B?

#C5302B is a fiery red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C5302B?

#C5302B in RGB is (197, 48, 43) - 197 red, 48 green, and 43 blue.

How to use #C5302B in CSS?

Use #C5302B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5302B?

#2BBFC5 (complementary), #C52B73 (analogous), and #86211D (lighter shade) work well with #C5302B.