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#C42137 Color — #C42137

Complete color reference for #C42137: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#C42137
RGBrgb(196, 33, 55)
HSLhsl(352, 71%, 45%)
HSVhsv(352, 83%, 77%)
CMYKC:0% M:83% Y:72% K:23%
CSS Color#C42137
Decimal12853559
Luminance0.131

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#C42137 on White
Ratio: 5.8:1 — AA
#C42137 on Black
Ratio: 3.62:1 — AA Large
White on #C42137
Ratio: 5.8:1 — AA
Black on #C42137
Ratio: 3.62:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCF4F5
100#F6DEE1
200#EDBCC3
300#E49BA5
400#D96F7D
500#C42137
600#9D1A2C
700#761421
800#4E0D16
900#31080E

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #C42137?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(196, 33, 55). The red channel is 196, green is 33, and blue is 55 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #C42137?

The HSL value is hsl(352, 71%, 45%). Hue is 352°, saturation is 71%, and lightness is 45%.

Does #C42137 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #C42137 achieves a 5.8:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.62:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #C42137?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #C42137 is #21C4AE.