#C4222C

Color Details

HEX
#C4222C
RGB
rgb(196, 34, 44)
HSL
hsl(356, 70%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 78%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.81:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c4222c
Contrast 3.61:1 Fail
White on #c4222c
Contrast 5.81:1 AA
#c4222c on Black
Contrast 3.61:1 Fail
#c4222c on White
Contrast 5.81:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d04e56
#dc7a80
#e7a7ab
#9d1b23
#76141a
#4e0e12

Complement & Analogous

#22c3b8
#c36822
#c3227d

Triadic

#2dc322
#222dc3

Monochrome

#4e0e12 #76141a #c4222c #dc7a80 #e7a7ab #f3d3d5

Analogous

#c3227d #d564a4 #c4222c #cf864e #c36822 #9c531b

Complementary Mix

#76141a #c4222c #dc7a80 #22c3b8 #6fd8d1 #167f78

Nearby Colors

#c4222b
#c4222d
#c4221c
#c4223c

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About #C4222C

#C4222C converts to RGB(196, 34, 44) and HSL(356, 70%, 45%). 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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#C4222C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C4222C?
RGB: 196, 34, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 34, 44)
Is #C4222C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C4222C?
Complement: #22c3b8.
Does #C4222C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.81:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.61:1 (AA (large text)).