Color #C80442 Color / Colour Code #C80442
This page shows the hex color code for color #c80442 (#C80442). The colour is a pink tone with 96% saturation and 40% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C80442 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C80442 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 311, 341, and 11 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 341, 101, and 221 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C80442
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 341 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 341 to 26 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 341 with its complement at 161 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 #C80442
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C80442
Design Use Cases for #C80442
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #C80442 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 40% lightness, #C80442 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#C80442 is in the pink range (hue 341). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C80442 (hue 341) to its complement at hue 161. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 11. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c80442, #04c88a);
CSS Code for #C80442
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About Color #C80442 (#C80442)
#C80442 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 200 red, 4 green, and 66 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 50.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 96% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C80442 is 70/255 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, 98% magenta, 67% yellow, and 22% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C80442 against white is 5.91:1 and against black is 3.55:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 28% lightness.
The complementary colour #04C88A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C80442. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C804A4 and #C82804, 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 #C80442
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C80442?
- #C80442 is Color #C80442, a pink color (colour) with RGB(200, 4, 66), HSL(341, 96%, 40%), and CMYK(0%, 98%, 67%, 22%). Its perceived brightness is 70/255.
- Is #C80442 accessible for text?
- Against white, #C80442 has a contrast ratio of 5.91:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.55:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C80442?
- The complementary colour is #04C88A (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C804A4 and #C82804. The triadic palette adds #42C804 and #0442C8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C80442 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c80442; or rgb(200, 4, 66); or hsl(341, 96%, 40%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 96% 40%; 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.