Red

The color #C04242 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 192, 66, 66 and HSL values of 0°, 50%, 51%.

Color Values for #C04242

Below are the different color format representations for #C04242. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C04242
RGB:
rgb(192,66,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,50%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 66%, 66%, 25%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C04242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C04242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 75.3%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #C04242

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C04242

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C04242

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C04242

The complementary color for #C04242 is #44C1C1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C04242

The analogous colors for #C04242 are #C14482 and #C18244. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C04242

The triadic colors for #C04242 are #44C144 and #4444C1. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C04242

These are the darker variations of #C04242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9A3535 and #732828. This progression shows how #C04242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C04242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #CD6868 and #D98E8E. This progression shows how #C04242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C04242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C04242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C04242

Companies and brands that incorporate #C04242 in their visual identity.

#C04242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C04242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C04242 is a red with RGB values of 192, 66, 66 and HSL values of 0°, 50%, 51%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C04242 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.