#C42142
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #C42142 Red
#C42142 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 196 red, 33 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 348°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 45%.
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
Use #C42142 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
348°
Hue
71%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C42142 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C42142 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C42142 on White
Contrast Ratio5.76:1
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Aa#C42142 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C42142 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C42142 |
| RGB | rgb(196, 33, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 71%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 196, 33, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 76.9%, 12.9%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 83%, 66%, 23% |
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