#C71A42 Color Information

Hex color code: #C71A42

#C71A42 is a bold red color. In RGB it is (199, 26, 66), and in HSL it is (346°, 77%, 44%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#C71A42

RGB

199, 26, 66

HSL

346°, 77%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 67%, 22%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C71A42;
background-color: #C71A42;
border-color: #C71A42;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C71A42;
border: 2px solid #C71A42;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C71A42]
text-[#C71A42]
border-[#C71A42]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C71A42]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C71A42, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C71A42; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C71A42; 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 #C71A42; background-color: #C71A4215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C71A4220; border-left: 4px solid #C71A42; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C71A42; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C71A42 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

199, 26, 66

Red: 199 / Green: 26 / Blue: 66

HSL

346°, 77%, 44%

Hue: 346° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 67%, 22%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 87% / Yellow: 67% / Key: 22%

What color is #C71A42?

#C71A42 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1AC79E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C71A42 to RGB:

rgb(199, 26, 66)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C71A42 to HSL:

hsl(346, 77%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C71A42 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 87%, 67%, 22%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #C71A42 has RGB (199, 26, 66) and HSL (346°, 77%, 44%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C71A42 is #1AC79E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C71A99.

Use #C71A42 in CSS: color: #C71A42 or background-color: #C71A42. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C71A42

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 #C71A42?

#C71A42 is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C71A42?

#C71A42 in RGB is (199, 26, 66) - 199 red, 26 green, and 66 blue.

How to use #C71A42 in CSS?

Use #C71A42 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C71A42?

#1AC79E (complementary), #C71A99 (analogous), and #83112C (lighter shade) work well with #C71A42.