Cherry Sangria color: hex code #C92435
Cherry Sangria has the hex code #C92435. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.8% red, 14.1% green and 20.8% blue (201, 36, 53).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 70% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 74% yellow and 21% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.54:1).
Cherry Sangria (#C92435) color codes
| HEX | #C92435 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(201, 36, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.8%, 14.1%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 70%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 82%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 82%, 74%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.15, 62.65, 33.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.15, 71.01, 28.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.364, 13.94, 4.723) | |
| Decimal | 13182005 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cherry Sangria, 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 #C92435 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #C92435 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | 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 #C92435 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#595234Protanopia
no red cones#82752fDeuteranopia
no green cones#dd002dTritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c92435; }
.text { color: #c92435; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c92435; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(201 36 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c92435, #c96524); }Similar colors
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See #C92435 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C92435?
- #C92435 is a moderate red known as Cherry Sangria. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cherry Sangria?
- The RGB value is 201, 36, 53: 201 red, 36 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cherry Sangria?
- The complementary color is #24C9B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C92435?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 and white text 5.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.