#C5502C

A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Firebrick.

About #C5502C

The hex code #C5502C represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Firebrick. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 80, 44).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 59% magenta, 78% yellow, and 23% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5502C
RGB197, 80, 44
HSL14.1°, 63.5%, 47.3%
CMYK0%, 59%, 78%, 23%
HSV14.1°, 77.7%, 77.3%
LAB49.2, 44.8, 43.7
XYZ26.3, 17.8, 4.4
Decimal12931116

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.56:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.40:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.87:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5502C; }
.text-color { color: #C5502C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5502C; }

Similar Colors

Firebrick
#B22222