#C23B0A Color Meaning and Information

#C23B0A Color Information

#C23B0A RGB value is (194, 59, 10). The hex color red value is 194, green is 59, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 95 percent, 24percent.

#C23B0A

rgb(194, 59, 10)

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#C23B0A Color Meaning

Color #C23B0A signifies earthy warmth, creativity, and grounded energy. #C23B0A strong reddish-brown color #C23B0A evokes natural clay, mineral pigments, and traditional artistry. Psychologically, #C23B0A promotes focus, motivation, and practical creativity, encouraging structured engagement and resourcefulness. Culturally, color #C23B0A is used in classical painting, pottery, and heritage design, symbolizing authenticity, craftsmanship, and natural elegance. Spiritually, #C23B0A channels grounded vitality, endurance, and creative expression, fostering balance, practical insight, and a deep connection to earth energy. Its earthy hue inspires both stability and active engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #C23B0A 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

#C23B0A

RGB

rgb(194, 59, 10)

HSL

hsl(16°, 90%, 40%)

CMYK

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

HSV

hsv(16°, 95%, 76%)

XYZ

23.8669 14.6192 1.8510

Yxy

14.6192 0.5917 0.3624

Hunter Lab

38.2351 3.5447 1.5853

CIE-Lab

45.1081 52.0470 53.9331

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red194 / 255 (76%)

76%

Green59 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta70 / 100 (70%)

70%

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Color Variations

#C23B0A 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

#C23B0A 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 #C23B0A 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:#C23B0A

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 #C23B0A 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

#C23B0A

protanopia

#888616

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C23B0A;

Text Color

color: #C23B0A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C23B0A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C23B0A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C23B0A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C23B0A 0%, #752406 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C23B0A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.