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Color code #CF311F

Color Code #CF311F

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

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Complete color values

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

HEX
#CF311F
RGB
rgb(207, 49, 31)
HSL
hsl(6.14 73.95% 46.67%)
HSV
hsv(6.14 85.02% 81.18%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 76.33%, 85.02%, 18.82%
Relative luminance0.15560—1
Contrast with white5.11:1WCAG
Contrast with black4.11:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample5.11:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Readable text sample4.11:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

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

Use #CF311F for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

Analogous palette

Triadic palette

Monochrome scale

Complementary#1FBDCFView colorInverted#30CEE0View color
For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #CF311F;
  background-color: #CF311F1A;
  border-color: #CF311F;
}
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Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #CF311F?

This color is RGB(207, 49, 31).

What is the HSL value of #CF311F?

Its value is HSL(6.14°, 73.95%, 46.67%).

Is #CF311F suitable for text?

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