#C52C49
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #C52C49
The hex code #C52C49 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Brown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 44, and 73.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 78% M, 63% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C52C49
RGB197, 44, 73
HSL348.6°, 63.5%, 47.3%
CMYK0%, 78%, 63%, 23%
HSV348.6°, 77.7%, 77.3%
LAB44.5, 60.3, 21.5
XYZ25.1, 14.2, 7.7
Decimal12921929
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.83:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.24:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.26:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C52C49;
}
.text-color {
color: #C52C49;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C52C49;
}