#C53324
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Firebrick.
About #C53324
The precise color #C53324 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, 51, and 36.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 74% magenta, 82% yellow, and 23% black. The HSL representation is 5.6° hue, 69.1% saturation, and 45.7% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C53324
RGB197, 51, 36
HSL5.6°, 69.1%, 45.7%
CMYK0%, 74%, 82%, 23%
HSV5.6°, 81.7%, 77.3%
LAB44.8, 56.5, 43.4
XYZ24.5, 14.4, 3.1
Decimal12923684
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.42:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.87:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.18:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.29:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C53324;
}
.text-color {
color: #C53324;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C53324;
}