Red

The color #C99999 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 153, 153 and HSL values of 0°, 31%, 69%.

Color Values for #C99999

Below are the different color format representations for #C99999. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C99999
RGB:
rgb(201,153,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,31%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 24%, 24%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C99999

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C99999. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 60%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #C99999

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 #C99999

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C99999

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

Complementary Colors for #C99999

The complementary color for #C99999 is #97C8C8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C99999

The analogous colors for #C99999 are #C897B0 and #C8B097. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C99999

The triadic colors for #C99999 are #97C897 and #9797C8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C99999

These are the darker variations of #C99999. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A17A7A and #795C5C. This progression shows how #C99999 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C99999

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4ADAD and #DFC2C2. This progression shows how #C99999. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C99999

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C99999. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C99999

Companies and brands that incorporate #C99999 in their visual identity.

#C99999 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C99999. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C99999 is a red with RGB values of 201, 153, 153 and HSL values of 0°, 31%, 69%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C99999 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.