#C52400
A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Firebrick.
About #C52400
The hex code #C52400 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Firebrick. In the RGB color space, it consists of 197 red, 36 green, and 0 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 82% Magenta, 100% 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. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C52400
RGB197, 36, 0
HSL11.0°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 82%, 100%, 23%
HSV11.0°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB43.0, 60.4, 56.1
XYZ23.7, 13.1, 1.3
Decimal12919808
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.63:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.53:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.08:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C52400;
}
.text-color {
color: #C52400;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C52400;
}