#C4242C

Color Details

HEX
#C4242C
RGB
rgb(196, 36, 44)
HSL
hsl(357, 69%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 78%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.78:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c4242c
Contrast 3.64:1 Fail
White on #c4242c
Contrast 5.78:1 AA
#c4242c on Black
Contrast 3.64:1 Fail
#c4242c on White
Contrast 5.78:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d05056
#dc7c80
#e7a7ab
#9d1d23
#76161a
#4e0e12

Complement & Analogous

#24c2ba
#c26b24
#c2247b

Triadic

#2bc224
#242bc2

Monochrome

#4e0e12 #76161a #c4242c #dc7c80 #e7a7ab #f3d3d5

Analogous

#c2247b #d466a3 #c4242c #ce8950 #c26b24 #9b561d

Complementary Mix

#76161a #c4242c #dc7c80 #24c2ba #71d7d2 #177e79

Nearby Colors

#c4242b
#c4242d
#c4241c
#c4243c

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About #C4242C

#C4242C converts to RGB(196, 36, 44) and HSL(357, 69%, 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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#C4242C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C4242C?
RGB: 196, 36, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 36, 44)
Is #C4242C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C4242C?
Complement: #24c2ba.
Does #C4242C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.78:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.64:1 (AA (large text)).