Hot Lips color: hex code #C9312B
Hot Lips has the hex code #C9312B. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.8% red, 19.2% green and 16.9% blue (201, 49, 43).
Its hue angle is 2°, with 65% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 79% yellow and 21% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.31:1).
Hot Lips (#C9312B) color codes
| HEX | #C9312B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(201, 49, 43) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.8%, 19.2%, 16.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(2, 65%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(2, 79%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 76%, 79%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.35, 58.57, 40.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.35, 71.19, 34.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.625, 14.793, 3.791) | |
| Decimal | 13185323 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Hot Lips, 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 #C9312B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #C9312B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.96:1 | 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 #C9312B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#605628Protanopia
no red cones#857724Deuteranopia
no green cones#dd0032Tritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c9312b; }
.text { color: #c9312b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c9312b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(201 49 43 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c9312b, #c9802b); }Similar colors
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See #C9312B on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C9312B?
- #C9312B is a moderate red known as Hot Lips. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Hot Lips?
- The RGB value is 201, 49, 43: 201 red, 49 green and 43 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Hot Lips?
- The complementary color is #2BC3C9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C9312B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.96:1 and white text 5.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.