#C2251C

Color Details

HEX
#C2251C
RGB
rgb(194, 37, 28)
HSL
hsl(3, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 86%, 24%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.87:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c2251c
Contrast 3.58:1 Fail
White on #c2251c
Contrast 5.87:1 AA
#c2251c on Black
Contrast 3.58:1 Fail
#c2251c on White
Contrast 5.87:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#ce5149
#da7c77
#e7a8a4
#9b1e16
#741611
#4e0f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1cbcc4
#c4791c
#c41c68

Triadic

#1cc424
#241cc4

Monochrome

#4e0f0b #741611 #c2251c #da7c77 #e7a8a4 #f3d3d2

Analogous

#c41c68 #d66095 #c2251c #d09449 #c4791c #9d6116

Complementary Mix

#741611 #c2251c #da7c77 #1cbcc4 #6bd3d9 #127a7f

Nearby Colors

#c2251b
#c2251d
#c2250c
#c2252c

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About #C2251C

#C2251C converts to RGB(194, 37, 28) and HSL(3, 75%, 44%). 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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#C2251C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C2251C?
RGB: 194, 37, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(194, 37, 28)
Is #C2251C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C2251C?
Complement: #1cbcc4.
Does #C2251C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.87:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.58:1 (AA (large text)).