#C5282C

Color Details

HEX
#C5282C
RGB
rgb(197, 40, 44)
HSL
hsl(358, 66%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 78%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.65:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5282c
Contrast 3.71:1 Fail
White on #c5282c
Contrast 5.65:1 AA
#c5282c on Black
Contrast 3.71:1 Fail
#c5282c on White
Contrast 5.65:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d15356
#dc7e80
#e8a9ab
#9e2023
#76181a
#4f1012

Complement & Analogous

#28c3be
#c37028
#c3287a

Triadic

#2dc328
#282dc3

Monochrome

#4f1012 #76181a #c5282c #dc7e80 #e8a9ab #f3d4d5

Analogous

#c3287a #d569a2 #c5282c #cf8d53 #c37028 #9c5a20

Complementary Mix

#76181a #c5282c #dc7e80 #28c3be #73d8d5 #1a7f7c

Nearby Colors

#c5282b
#c5282d
#c5281c
#c5283c

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About #C5282C

#C5282C converts to RGB(197, 40, 44) and HSL(358, 66%, 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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#C5282C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5282C?
RGB: 197, 40, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 40, 44)
Is #C5282C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5282C?
Complement: #28c3be.
Does #C5282C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.65:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.71:1 (AA (large text)).