#C5492C

Color Details

HEX
#C5492C
RGB
rgb(197, 73, 44)
HSL
hsl(11, 63%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 78%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 4.81:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5492c
Contrast 4.36:1 Fail
White on #c5492c
Contrast 4.81:1 AA
#c5492c on Black
Contrast 4.36:1 Fail
#c5492c on White
Contrast 4.81:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d16d56
#dc9280
#e8b6ab
#9e3a23
#762c1a
#4f1d12

Complement & Analogous

#2ca8c3
#c3942c
#c32c5c

Triadic

#2cc348
#482cc3

Monochrome

#4f1d12 #762c1a #c5492c #dc9280 #e8b6ab #f3dbd5

Analogous

#c32c5c #d56b8d #c5492c #cfa956 #c3942c #9c7623

Complementary Mix

#762c1a #c5492c #dc9280 #2ca8c3 #76c6d8 #1d6d7f

Nearby Colors

#c5492b
#c5492d
#c5491c
#c5493c

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About #C5492C

#C5492C converts to RGB(197, 73, 44) and HSL(11, 63%, 47%). 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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#C5492C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5492C?
RGB: 197, 73, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 73, 44)
Is #C5492C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5492C?
Complement: #2ca8c3.
Does #C5492C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.81:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.36:1 (AA (large text)).