#C6242A
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #C6242A Red
#C6242A is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 198 red, 36 green, and 42 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 358°, saturation of 69%, and lightness of 46%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #C6242A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
358°
Hue
69%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C6242A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C6242A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C6242A on White
Contrast Ratio5.7:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#C6242A on Black
Contrast Ratio3.69:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C6242A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C6242A |
| RGB | rgb(198, 36, 42) |
| HSL | hsl(358, 69%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 198, 36, 42 |
| RGB Percent | 77.6%, 14.1%, 16.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 82%, 79%, 22% |
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