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#C32147 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C32147 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C32147 Color Information

#C32147 RGB value is (195, 33, 71). The hex color red value is 195, green is 33, and blue is 71. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 64 percent, 24 percent.

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#C32147 Color Meaning

Color #C32147(Crayola) (#C32147) conveys vibrant passion, warmth, and dynamic presence. Its bright reddish tone commands attention and stimulates creativity. Psychologically, Maroon (Crayola) (#C32147) encourages assertiveness, emotional engagement, and social confidence. Culturally, the color is tied to youthful energy, expressive art, and bold fashion statements. Maroon (Crayola) (#C32147) functions as an accent that energizes environments and designs. Spiritually, #C32147 symbolizes self-expression, courage, and heart-centered action. The hue encourages connecting with inner desires while maintaining emotional stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #C32147 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
#C32147
RGB
rgb(195, 33, 71)
HSL
hsl(346°, 71%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 64%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 83%, 76%)
XYZ
24.1869 13.1447 7.2236
Yxy
13.1447 0.5429 0.2950
Hunter Lab
36.2556 3.9415 0.7575
CIE-Lab
42.9805 62.6211 20.7260

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue71 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C32147 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

#C32147 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 #C32147 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C32147 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C32147;

Text Color

color: #C32147;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C32147;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3214740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C32147;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C32147 0%, #75142a 100%);

#C32147 Color FAQs

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