#C5281C

Color Details

HEX
#C5281C
RGB
rgb(197, 40, 28)
HSL
hsl(4, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 86%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.68:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5281c
Contrast 3.69:1 Fail
White on #c5281c
Contrast 5.68:1 AA
#c5281c on Black
Contrast 3.69:1 Fail
#c5281c on White
Contrast 5.68:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d15349
#dc7e77
#e8a9a4
#9e2016
#761811
#4f100b

Complement & Analogous

#1cb9c4
#c47b1c
#c41c65

Triadic

#1cc427
#271cc4

Monochrome

#4f100b #761811 #c5281c #dc7e77 #e8a9a4 #f3d4d2

Analogous

#c41c65 #d66093 #c5281c #d09549 #c47b1c #9d6216

Complementary Mix

#761811 #c5281c #dc7e77 #1cb9c4 #6bd2d9 #12787f

Nearby Colors

#c5281b
#c5281d
#c5280c
#c5282c

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About #C5281C

#C5281C converts to RGB(197, 40, 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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#C5281C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5281C?
RGB: 197, 40, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 40, 28)
Is #C5281C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5281C?
Complement: #1cb9c4.
Does #C5281C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.68:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.69:1 (AA (large text)).