Red

The color #C49974 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 196, 153, 116 and HSL values of 28°, 40%, 61%.

Color Values for #C49974

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HEX:
#C49974
RGB:
rgb(196,153,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(28,40%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 22%, 41%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C49974

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C49974. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.9%
Green: 60%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #C49974

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 #C49974

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C49974

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

Complementary Colors for #C49974

The complementary color for #C49974 is #749EC3. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C49974

The analogous colors for #C49974 are #C37476 and #C3C174. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C49974

The triadic colors for #C49974 are #74C399 and #9974C3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C49974

These are the darker variations of #C49974. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9D7A5D and #765C46. This progression shows how #C49974 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C49974

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D0AD90 and #DCC2AC. This progression shows how #C49974. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C49974

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C49974. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C49974

Companies and brands that incorporate #C49974 in their visual identity.

#C49974 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C49974. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C49974 is a red with RGB values of 196, 153, 116 and HSL values of 28°, 40%, 61%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C49974 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.