#C23B09 Color Meaning and Information

#C23B09 Color Information

#C23B09 RGB value is (194, 59, 9). The hex color red value is 194, green is 59, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 95 percent, 24percent.

#C23B09

rgb(194, 59, 9)

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#C23B09 Color Meaning

color #C23B09 represents grounded strength, stability, and earthy warmth. Its rich reddish-brown tone evokes solid foundations, craftsmanship, and resilience. Psychologically, Color #C23B09 inspires confidence, reliability, and practical action. Culturally, the shade reflects traditional woodworking, luxury interiors, and classic design heritage. color #C23B09 provides depth and richness in palettes, balancing brighter or cooler colors. Spiritually, #C23B09 conveys endurance, rootedness, and connection to the physical world. color #C23B09 helps foster patience, focus, and grounded energy in personal or creative pursuits.

Color Conversion

Convert #C23B09 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

#C23B09

RGB

rgb(194, 59, 9)

HSL

hsl(16°, 91%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 70%, 95%, 24%)

HSV

hsv(16°, 95%, 76%)

XYZ

23.8614 14.6170 1.8222

Yxy

14.6170 0.5921 0.3627

Hunter Lab

38.2322 3.5432 1.5882

CIE-Lab

45.1051 52.0361 54.1964

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red194 / 255 (76%)

76%

Green59 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta70 / 100 (70%)

70%

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Color Variations

#C23B09 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

#C23B09 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 #C23B09 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C23B09

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.35:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.35:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.35:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C23B09 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

#C23B09

protanopia

#888615

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C23B09;

Text Color

color: #C23B09;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C23B09;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C23B0940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C23B09;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C23B09 0%, #752306 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C23B09 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.