Color swatch image showing #C0400B with RGB(192,64,11) values

#C0400B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C0400B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C0400B Color Information

#C0400B RGB value is (192, 64, 11). The hex color red value is 192, green is 64, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 94 percent, 25 percent.

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#C0400B Color Meaning

Color #C0400B conveys warmth, durability, and natural strength. #C0400B reddish-orange evokes weathered metals and earthy tones, suggesting resilience and practicality. From a mental standpoint, color #C0400B encourages perseverance, grounded focus, and purposeful action. #C0400B supports rational planning under dynamic conditions. Culturally, color #C0400B is associated with industrial design, heritage crafts, and rustic aesthetics. Spiritually, color #C0400B represents endurance, stability, and the conscious use of energy to sustain long-term growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #C0400B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#C0400B
RGB
rgb(192, 64, 11)
HSL
hsl(18°, 89%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 94%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 94%, 75%)
XYZ
23.6320 14.8974 1.9466
Yxy
14.8974 0.5839 0.3681
Hunter Lab
38.5972 3.3991 1.6239
CIE-Lab
45.4934 49.3484 53.7274

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#C0400B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C0400B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C0400B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#C0400B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C0400B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#C0400B

protanopia

#898718

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C0400B;

Text Color

color: #C0400B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C0400B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C0400B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C0400B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C0400B 0%, #742807 100%);

#C0400B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C0400B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.