#C1281C

Color Details

HEX
#C1281C
RGB
rgb(193, 40, 28)
HSL
hsl(4, 75%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 85%, 24%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.85:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c1281c
Contrast 3.59:1 Fail
White on #c1281c
Contrast 5.85:1 AA
#c1281c on Black
Contrast 3.59:1 Fail
#c1281c on White
Contrast 5.85:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#cd5349
#da7e77
#e6a9a4
#9a2016
#741811
#4d100b

Complement & Analogous

#1bb5c0
#c0791b
#c01b63

Triadic

#1bc026
#261bc0

Monochrome

#4d100b #741811 #c1281c #da7e77 #e6a9a4 #f3d4d2

Analogous

#c01b63 #d35f92 #c1281c #cd9449 #c0791b #9a6116

Complementary Mix

#741811 #c1281c #da7e77 #1bb5c0 #6bcfd6 #12767d

Nearby Colors

#c1281b
#c1281d
#c1280c
#c1282c

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About #C1281C

#C1281C converts to RGB(193, 40, 28) and HSL(4, 75%, 43%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C1281C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C1281C?
RGB: 193, 40, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(193, 40, 28)
Is #C1281C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C1281C?
Complement: #1bb5c0.
Does #C1281C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.85:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.59:1 (AA (large text)).