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#c42c38

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HEX#c42c38
HEX8#c42c38ff
RGBrgb(196, 44, 56)
CMYK[0,0.78,0.71,0.23]
Name#c42c38
HCL[27.81,66.88,43.98]
oklab[0.54,0.17,0.07]
Num12856376
HSI[355.93,0.55,0.39]
lab[43.98,59.15,31.2]
Lighten
#e0767e
Darken
#711920
Saturate
#dc1424
Desaturate
#ac444c
Greyscale
#787878
Brighten
#f75f6b

Color harmonies of #c42c38

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#c42c38
#38c42c
#2c38c4

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#c42c38
#84c42c
#2cc4b8
#6c2cc4

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#c42c38
#ee3644
#1a0607
#440f14
#6f1920
#99222c

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#c42c38
#c42c75
#c42c56
#c42c38
#c43e2c
#c45d2c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c42c38
#b2c42c
#2c75c4

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#fbf0f1
#f7e1e3
#f2d2d4
#eec3c6
#eab4b8
#e6a5aa
#e2969c
#dd868d
#d9777f
#d56871
#d15963
#cc4a54
#c83b46
#c42c38

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0e0304
#1c0608
#2a090c
#380d10
#461014
#541318
#62161c
#701920
#7e1c24
#8c1f28
#9a232c
#a82630
#b62934
#c42c38

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #c42c38 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.578 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
3.765 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #c42c38

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Use #c42c38 in CSS

#c42c38 as Background Color in CSS
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#c42c38 as Text Color in CSS
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#c42c38 as Border Color in CSS
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