Color swatch image showing #C3213C with RGB(195,33,60) values

#C3213C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C3213C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C3213C Color Information

#C3213C RGB value is (195, 33, 60). The hex color red value is 195, green is 33, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 69 percent, 24 percent.

#C3213C color swatch
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#C3213C Color Meaning

Color #C3213C declares institutional pride, unwavering loyalty, and passionate tradition. Color #C3213C is a vivid, slightly bluish red named after the robes of Catholic cardinals—deep enough to signify gravity, bright enough to command presence. Unlike fire-engine red, #C3213C carries historical weight; unlike burgundy, #C3213C refuses to fade into decorum. In sports and academia, color #C3213C signals tribal belonging: think Stanford University or St. Louis Cardinals, where color equals identity. Psychological research confirms that such saturated reds increase in-group cohesion and perceived team strength, especially in competitive contexts. Functionally, color #C3213C balances visibility and dignity. #C3213C works well in logos, uniforms, and signage where recognition must endure across decades. Print tests show excellent lightfastness, while digital use requires slight desaturation to prevent screen bleed. In user interface design, #C3213C serves as a high-priority accent—ideal for alerts or primary actions—but should be used sparingly to avoid visual fatigue. Paired with cream or charcoal, color #C3213C achieves classic contrast without harshness, making #C3213C a staple in heritage branding. Symbolically, color #C3213C represents devotion as discipline. #C3213C is not the red of impulse but of vow. In spiritual practice, #C3213C mirrors the root chakra’s committed mode: “I stand for something.” Designers choose color #C3213C when legacy must feel alive, not archived. Its power lies in its consistency—across centuries, contexts, and cultures, color #C3213C remains a chromatic oath of loyalty.

Color Conversion

Convert #C3213C 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
#C3213C
RGB
rgb(195, 33, 60)
HSL
hsl(350°, 71%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 69%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 83%, 76%)
XYZ
23.8651 13.0161 5.5295
Yxy
13.0161 0.5627 0.3069
Hunter Lab
36.0778 3.8552 0.9191
CIE-Lab
42.7874 62.0424 27.2940

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C3213C 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

#C3213C 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 #C3213C 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
#C3213C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C3213C 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

#C3213C

protanopia

#7d7b35

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C3213C;

Text Color

color: #C3213C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C3213C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3213C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C3213C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3213C 0%, #751424 100%);

#C3213C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C3213C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.