#C4172E
Red
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About #C4172E Red
#C4172E is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 196 red, 23 green, and 46 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 352°, saturation of 79%, and lightness of 43%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
352°
Hue
79%
Saturation
43%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C4172E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C4172E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C4172E on White
Contrast Ratio5.98:1
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Aa#C4172E on Black
Contrast Ratio3.51:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C4172E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C4172E |
| RGB | rgb(196, 23, 46) |
| HSL | hsl(352, 79%, 43%) |
| RGB Decimal | 196, 23, 46 |
| RGB Percent | 76.9%, 9.0%, 18.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 88%, 77%, 23% |
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