#C2742C

Color Details

HEX
#C2742C
RGB
rgb(194, 116, 44)
HSL
hsl(29, 63%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 77%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.83:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c2742c
Contrast 5.83:1 AA
White on #c2742c
Contrast 3.60:1 Fail
#c2742c on Black
Contrast 5.83:1 AA
#c2742c on White
Contrast 3.60:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#ce9056
#daac80
#e7c7ab
#9b5d23
#74461a
#4e2e12

Complement & Analogous

#2c7ac3
#c3c12c
#c32c2f

Triadic

#2cc375
#752cc3

Monochrome

#4e2e12 #74461a #c2742c #daac80 #e7c7ab #f3e3d5

Analogous

#c32c2f #d56b6d #c2742c #cfcd56 #c3c12c #9c9a23

Complementary Mix

#74461a #c2742c #daac80 #2c7ac3 #76a9d8 #1d4f7f

Nearby Colors

#c2742b
#c2742d
#c2741c
#c2743c

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About #C2742C

#C2742C converts to RGB(194, 116, 44) and HSL(29, 63%, 47%). 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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#C2742C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C2742C?
RGB: 194, 116, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(194, 116, 44)
Is #C2742C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C2742C?
Complement: #2c7ac3.
Does #C2742C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.60:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.83:1 (AA (normal text)).