#C42F21
Red
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About #C42F21 Red
#C42F21 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 196 red, 47 green, and 33 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 5°, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
5°
Hue
71%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C42F21 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C42F21 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C42F21 on White
Contrast Ratio5.56:1
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Aa#C42F21 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.78:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C42F21 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C42F21 |
| RGB | rgb(196, 47, 33) |
| HSL | hsl(5, 71%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 196, 47, 33 |
| RGB Percent | 76.9%, 18.4%, 12.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 76%, 83%, 23% |
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