#C42D0C

Color Details

HEX
#C42D0C
RGB
rgb(196, 45, 12)
HSL
hsl(11, 88%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 94%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.63:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c42d0c
Contrast 3.73:1 Fail
White on #c42d0c
Contrast 5.63:1 AA
#c42d0c on Black
Contrast 3.73:1 Fail
#c42d0c on White
Contrast 5.63:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d0573d
#dc816d
#e7ab9e
#9d240a
#761b07
#4e1205

Complement & Analogous

#0da3c5
#c58a0d
#c50d47

Triadic

#0dc52e
#2e0dc5

Monochrome

#4e1205 #761b07 #c42d0c #dc816d #e7ab9e #f3d5ce

Analogous

#c50d47 #d6567e #c42d0c #d1a13d #c58a0d #9e6e0a

Complementary Mix

#761b07 #c42d0c #dc816d #0da3c5 #62c3d9 #086a80

Nearby Colors

#c42d0b
#c42d0d
#c42cfc
#c42d1c

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About #C42D0C

#C42D0C converts to RGB(196, 45, 12) and HSL(11, 88%, 41%). 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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#C42D0C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C42D0C?
RGB: 196, 45, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 45, 12)
Is #C42D0C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C42D0C?
Complement: #0da3c5.
Does #C42D0C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.63:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.73:1 (AA (large text)).