Information about #C54A48 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C54A48 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(197, 74, 72) (77.3% red, 29% green, 28.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 48 / 49 / 23 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #C54A48 reads as a confidently colored red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from English Vermillion (#CC474B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cherry Red (#C24641) and Sunset (#C0514A).

In RGB terms — rgb(197, 74, 72) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #C54A48 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #C54A48 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C54A48 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#C54A48 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C54A48 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C54A48 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C54A48 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#C54A48 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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#49C54B
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#4B49C5
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#C3C549
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #C54A48

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

English Vermillion color link
English Vermillion

#CC474B

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Strawberry Red color link
Strawberry Red

#C83F49

Bittersweet Shimmer color link
Bittersweet Shimmer

#BF4F51

Deep Chestnut color link
Deep Chestnut

#B94E48

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Dusty Red color link
Dusty Red

#B9484E

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Sanguine color link
Sanguine

#BC3F4A

#C54A48 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C54A48
  • RGB197, 74, 72
  • CMYK0, 48, 49, 23
  • HSL1°, 52%, 53%
  • HSL Precise0.96°, 51.867%, 52.745%
  • HSV1°, 63%, 77%
  • HSB1°, 63%, 77%
  • HEX IDC54A48
  • DECIMAL ID12929608
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
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