Red

The color #C42020 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 196, 32, 32 and HSL values of 0°, 72%, 45%.

Color Values for #C42020

Below are the different color format representations for #C42020. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C42020
RGB:
rgb(196,32,32) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,72%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 84%, 84%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C42020

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C42020. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.9%
Green: 12.5%
Blue: 12.5%

Contrast Analysis for #C42020

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 #C42020

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C42020

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

Complementary Colors for #C42020

The complementary color for #C42020 is #20C5C5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C42020

The analogous colors for #C42020 are #C52073 and #C57320. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C42020

The triadic colors for #C42020 are #20C520 and #2020C5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C42020

These are the darker variations of #C42020. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9D1A1A and #761313. This progression shows how #C42020 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C42020

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D04D4D and #DC7979. This progression shows how #C42020. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C42020

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C42020. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C42020

Companies and brands that incorporate #C42020 in their visual identity.

#C42020 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C42020. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C42020 is a red with RGB values of 196, 32, 32 and HSL values of 0°, 72%, 45%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C42020 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.