#C5242C
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Firebrick.
About #C5242C
The precise color #C5242C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Firebrick. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 36, 44).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 82% M, 78% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. 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#C5242C
RGB197, 36, 44
HSL357.0°, 69.1%, 45.7%
CMYK0%, 82%, 78%, 23%
HSV357.0°, 81.7%, 77.3%
LAB43.2, 61.2, 37.5
XYZ24.1, 13.3, 3.7
Decimal12919852
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.73:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.66:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.48:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.11:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5242C;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5242C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5242C;
}