#C8742C

Color Details

HEX
#C8742C
RGB
rgb(200, 116, 44)
HSL
hsl(28, 64%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 42%, 78%, 22%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c8742c
Contrast 5.99:1 AA
White on #c8742c
Contrast 3.51:1 Fail
#c8742c on Black
Contrast 5.99:1 AA
#c8742c on White
Contrast 3.51:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d39056
#deac80
#e9c7ab
#a05d23
#78461a
#502e12

Complement & Analogous

#2c80c9
#c9c42c
#c92c31

Triadic

#2cc975
#752cc9

Monochrome

#502e12 #78461a #c8742c #deac80 #e9c7ab #f4e3d5

Analogous

#c92c31 #d96b6f #c8742c #d4d056 #c9c42c #a19d23

Complementary Mix

#78461a #c8742c #deac80 #2c80c9 #76acdc #1d5383

Nearby Colors

#c8742b
#c8742d
#c8741c
#c8743c

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About #C8742C

#C8742C converts to RGB(200, 116, 44) and HSL(28, 64%, 48%). 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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#C8742C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C8742C?
RGB: 200, 116, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(200, 116, 44)
Is #C8742C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C8742C?
Complement: #2c80c9.
Does #C8742C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.51:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.99:1 (AA (normal text)).