#C4221C

Color Details

HEX
#C4221C
RGB
rgb(196, 34, 28)
HSL
hsl(2, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 86%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.85:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c4221c
Contrast 3.59:1 Fail
White on #c4221c
Contrast 5.85:1 AA
#c4221c on Black
Contrast 3.59:1 Fail
#c4221c on White
Contrast 5.85:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d04e49
#dc7a77
#e7a7a4
#9d1b16
#761411
#4e0e0b

Complement & Analogous

#1cbfc4
#c4761c
#c41c6b

Triadic

#1cc422
#221cc4

Monochrome

#4e0e0b #761411 #c4221c #dc7a77 #e7a7a4 #f3d3d2

Analogous

#c41c6b #d66097 #c4221c #d09149 #c4761c #9d5e16

Complementary Mix

#761411 #c4221c #dc7a77 #1cbfc4 #6bd5d9 #127c7f

Nearby Colors

#c4221b
#c4221d
#c4220c
#c4222c

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About #C4221C

#C4221C converts to RGB(196, 34, 28) and HSL(2, 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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#C4221C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C4221C?
RGB: 196, 34, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 34, 28)
Is #C4221C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C4221C?
Complement: #1cbfc4.
Does #C4221C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.85:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.59:1 (AA (large text)).