#C42C21
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #C42C21 Red
#C42C21 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 196 red, 44 green, and 33 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 4°, 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 #C42C21 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
4°
Hue
71%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C42C21 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C42C21 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C42C21 on White
Contrast Ratio5.63:1
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Aa#C42C21 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.73:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C42C21 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C42C21 |
| RGB | rgb(196, 44, 33) |
| HSL | hsl(4, 71%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 196, 44, 33 |
| RGB Percent | 76.9%, 17.3%, 12.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 78%, 83%, 23% |
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