#C4252C

Color Details

HEX
#C4252C
RGB
rgb(196, 37, 44)
HSL
hsl(357, 68%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 78%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.76:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c4252c
Contrast 3.65:1 Fail
White on #c4252c
Contrast 5.76:1 AA
#c4252c on Black
Contrast 3.65:1 Fail
#c4252c on White
Contrast 5.76:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d05156
#dc7c80
#e7a8ab
#9d1e23
#76161a
#4e0f12

Complement & Analogous

#26c5bd
#c56d26
#c5267d

Triadic

#2ec526
#262ec5

Monochrome

#4e0f12 #76161a #c4252c #dc7c80 #e7a8ab #f3d3d5

Analogous

#c5267d #d667a4 #c4252c #d18a51 #c56d26 #9e571e

Complementary Mix

#76161a #c4252c #dc7c80 #26c5bd #72d9d4 #19807b

Nearby Colors

#c4252b
#c4252d
#c4251c
#c4253c

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About #C4252C

#C4252C converts to RGB(196, 37, 44) and HSL(357, 68%, 46%). 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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#C4252C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C4252C?
RGB: 196, 37, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 37, 44)
Is #C4252C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C4252C?
Complement: #26c5bd.
Does #C4252C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.76:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.65:1 (AA (large text)).