Autumn Fire color: hex code #C44E4F
Autumn Fire has the hex code #C44E4F. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 30.6% green and 31% blue (196, 78, 79).
Its hue angle is 359°, with 50% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 60% magenta, 60% yellow and 23% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.62:1).
Autumn Fire (#C44E4F) color codes
| HEX | #C44E4F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 78, 79) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 30.6%, 31%) | |
| HSL | hsl(359, 50%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(359, 60%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 60%, 60%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.19, 47.28, 23.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.19, 53.02, 26.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.903, 17.753, 9.406) | |
| Decimal | 12865103 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Autumn Fire, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C44E4F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.62:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #C44E4F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.62:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C44E4F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b654eProtanopia
no red cones#897e4cDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6384fTritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c44e4f; }
.text { color: #c44e4f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c44e4f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 78 79 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c44e4f, #c4884e); }Similar colors
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See #C44E4F on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C44E4F?
- #C44E4F is a moderate red known as Autumn Fire. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Autumn Fire?
- The RGB value is 196, 78, 79: 196 red, 78 green and 79 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Autumn Fire?
- The complementary color is #4EC4C3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C44E4F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.55:1 and white text 4.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.