Color #C72938 Color / Colour Code #C72938
This page shows the hex color code for color #c72938 (#C72938). The colour is a red tone with 66% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C72938 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C72938 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C72938
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 354 with its complement at 174 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C72938
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C72938
Design Use Cases for #C72938
Vibrant Brand Color
#C72938 has a strong 66% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 47% lightness, #C72938 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#C72938 falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C72938 (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c72938, #29c7b7);
CSS Code for #C72938
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Colors visually similar to #C72938 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C72938 (#C72938)
#C72938 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 199 red, 41 green, and 56 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 66% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C72938 is 90/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 79% magenta, 72% yellow, and 22% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C72938 against white is 5.52:1 and against black is 3.80:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 33% lightness.
The complementary colour #29C7B7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C72938. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C72988 and #C76829, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #C72938
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C72938?
- #C72938 is Color #C72938, a red color (colour) with RGB(199, 41, 56), HSL(354, 66%, 47%), and CMYK(0%, 79%, 72%, 22%). Its perceived brightness is 90/255.
- Is #C72938 accessible for text?
- Against white, #C72938 has a contrast ratio of 5.52:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.80:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C72938?
- The complementary colour is #29C7B7 (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C72988 and #C76829. The triadic palette adds #39C729 and #2939C7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C72938 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c72938; or rgb(199, 41, 56); or hsl(354, 66%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 66% 47%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.