#C5755F
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Darksalmon.
About #C5755F
The precise color #C5755F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darksalmon. Its digital footprint relies on 197 parts red, 117 parts green, and 95 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 41% Magenta, 52% Yellow, and 23% Black. The HSL representation is 12.9° hue, 46.8% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5755F
RGB197, 117, 95
HSL12.9°, 46.8%, 57.3%
CMYK0%, 41%, 52%, 23%
HSV12.9°, 51.8%, 77.3%
LAB57.5, 29.1, 25.6
XYZ31.5, 25.4, 14.1
Decimal12940639
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.08:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.30:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.17:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5755F;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5755F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5755F;
}