#C54224

A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Firebrick.

About #C54224

The hex code #C54224 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Firebrick. Its digital footprint relies on 197 parts red, 66 parts green, and 36 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 66% M, 82% Y, and 23% K. With a hue angle of 11.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red spectrum.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C54224
RGB197, 66, 36
HSL11.2°, 69.1%, 45.7%
CMYK0%, 66%, 82%, 23%
HSV11.2°, 81.7%, 77.3%
LAB46.8, 50.8, 45.3
XYZ25.3, 15.9, 3.4
Decimal12927524

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.03:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.18:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C54224; }
.text-color { color: #C54224; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C54224; }

Similar Colors

Firebrick
#B22222