#C50F0F
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Firebrick.
About #C50F0F
The hex code #C50F0F represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Firebrick. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 15, and 15.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 0% Cyan, 92% Magenta, 92% Yellow, and 23% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C50F0F
RGB197, 15, 15
HSL0.0°, 85.8%, 41.6%
CMYK0%, 92%, 92%, 23%
HSV0.0°, 92.4%, 77.3%
LAB41.6, 64.6, 50.4
XYZ23.3, 12.2, 1.6
Decimal12914447
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.45:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.82:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.93:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C50F0F;
}
.text-color {
color: #C50F0F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C50F0F;
}