#C52028 Color Information

Hex color code: #C52028

A vivid red shade, #C52028 appears as (197, 32, 40) in RGB and (357°, 72%, 45%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameFirebrick

HEX

#C52028

RGB

197, 32, 40

HSL

357°, 72%, 45%

CMYK

0%, 84%, 80%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C52028;
background-color: #C52028;
border-color: #C52028;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C52028;
border: 2px solid #C52028;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C52028]
text-[#C52028]
border-[#C52028]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C52028]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C52028, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C52028; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C52028; 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 #C52028; background-color: #C5202815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5202820; border-left: 4px solid #C52028; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C52028; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C52028 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 32, 40

Red: 197 / Green: 32 / Blue: 40

HSL

357°, 72%, 45%

Hue: 357° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

0%, 84%, 80%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 84% / Yellow: 80% / Key: 23%

What color is #C52028?

#C52028 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

20C5BD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C52028 to RGB:

rgb(197, 32, 40)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C52028 to HSL:

hsl(357, 72%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C52028 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 84%, 80%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic red tone, #C52028 has RGB (197, 32, 40) and HSL (357°, 72%, 45%). 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 #C52028 is #20C5BD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C5207B.

Use #C52028 in CSS: color: #C52028 or background-color: #C52028. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C52028

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.61:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C52028?

#C52028 is a dynamic red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C52028?

#C52028 in RGB is (197, 32, 40) - 197 red, 32 green, and 40 blue.

How to use #C52028 in CSS?

Use #C52028 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C52028?

#20C5BD (complementary), #C5207B (analogous), and #84151B (lighter shade) work well with #C52028.