Close to Rust
#CB542E
#CB542E is a mid-tone, rich red, close to the color Rust. In RGB it’s made of 79.6% red, 32.9% green, and 18% blue. Its hue is 15°, with 63% saturation and 49% lightness, so it reads as a warm color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Color harmonies
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#CB542E in use
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Questions about #CB542E
What color is #CB542E?
#CB542E is a mid-tone, rich red, close to the color Rust. In RGB it’s made of 79.6% red, 32.9% green, and 18% blue. Its hue is 15°, with 63% saturation and 49% lightness, so it reads as a warm color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #CB542E in RGB?
#CB542E is rgb(203, 84, 46): 203 red, 84 green, and 46 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #CB542E in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(0, 59, 77, 20). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #CB542E?
PANTONE 717 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #CB542E?
Its complement #1C83A3 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.