#C4271C

Color Details

HEX
#C4271C
RGB
rgb(196, 39, 28)
HSL
hsl(4, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 86%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.75:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c4271c
Contrast 3.65:1 Fail
White on #c4271c
Contrast 5.75:1 AA
#c4271c on Black
Contrast 3.65:1 Fail
#c4271c on White
Contrast 5.75:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d05249
#dc7d77
#e7a9a4
#9d1f16
#761711
#4e100b

Complement & Analogous

#1cb9c4
#c47b1c
#c41c65

Triadic

#1cc427
#271cc4

Monochrome

#4e100b #761711 #c4271c #dc7d77 #e7a9a4 #f3d4d2

Analogous

#c41c65 #d66093 #c4271c #d09549 #c47b1c #9d6216

Complementary Mix

#761711 #c4271c #dc7d77 #1cb9c4 #6bd2d9 #12787f

Nearby Colors

#c4271b
#c4271d
#c4270c
#c4272c

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About #C4271C

#C4271C converts to RGB(196, 39, 28) and HSL(4, 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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#C4271C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C4271C?
RGB: 196, 39, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 39, 28)
Is #C4271C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C4271C?
Complement: #1cb9c4.
Does #C4271C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.75:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.65:1 (AA (large text)).