#C50F16
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Firebrick.
About #C50F16
The precise color #C50F16 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Firebrick. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 15, and 22.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 92% magenta, 89% yellow, and 23% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C50F16
RGB197, 15, 22
HSL357.7°, 85.8%, 41.6%
CMYK0%, 92%, 89%, 23%
HSV357.7°, 92.4%, 77.3%
LAB41.6, 64.7, 47.5
XYZ23.3, 12.3, 1.9
Decimal12914454
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.45:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.94:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C50F16;
}
.text-color {
color: #C50F16;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C50F16;
}