Color #C00A21

Color Code #C00A21

A precise look at this Red color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#C00A21
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#C00A21
RGB
rgb(192, 10, 33)
HSL
hsl(352.42 90.1% 39.61%)
HSV
hsv(352.42 94.79% 75.29%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 94.79%, 82.81%, 24.71%
Relative luminance0.11530—1
Contrast with white6.35:1WCAG
Contrast with black3.31:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample6.35:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Readable text sample3.31:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Red tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #C00A21 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #C00A21;
  background-color: #C00A211A;
  border-color: #C00A21;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #C00A21?

This color is RGB(192, 10, 33).

What is the HSL value of #C00A21?

Its value is HSL(352.42°, 90.1%, 39.61%).

Is #C00A21 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.