#C5222C

Color Details

HEX
#C5222C
RGB
rgb(197, 34, 44)
HSL
hsl(356, 71%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 78%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.77:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5222c
Contrast 3.64:1 Fail
White on #c5222c
Contrast 5.77:1 AA
#c5222c on Black
Contrast 3.64:1 Fail
#c5222c on White
Contrast 5.77:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d14e56
#dc7a80
#e8a7ab
#9e1b23
#76141a
#4f0e12

Complement & Analogous

#21c4b9
#c46821
#c4217e

Triadic

#2cc421
#212cc4

Monochrome

#4f0e12 #76141a #c5222c #dc7a80 #e8a7ab #f3d3d5

Analogous

#c4217e #d664a5 #c5222c #d0864d #c46821 #9d531a

Complementary Mix

#76141a #c5222c #dc7a80 #21c4b9 #6fd9d2 #157f78

Nearby Colors

#c5222b
#c5222d
#c5221c
#c5223c

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About #C5222C

#C5222C converts to RGB(197, 34, 44) and HSL(356, 71%, 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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#C5222C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5222C?
RGB: 197, 34, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 34, 44)
Is #C5222C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5222C?
Complement: #21c4b9.
Does #C5222C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.77:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.64:1 (AA (large text)).