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#C3580E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C3580E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C3580E Color Information

#C3580E RGB value is (195, 88, 14). The hex color red value is 195, green is 88, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 93 percent, 24percent.

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#C3580E Color Meaning

color #C3580E conveys industrial warmth, engineered resilience, and grounded innovation. Unlike playful or citrusy oranges, #C3580E deep, copper-infused shade pulls from metal alloys and molten processes—suggesting strength refined through heat. Psychologically, Color #C3580E stimulates action without triggering impulsivity; #C3580E balances the energy of orange with the seriousness of brown. #C3580E makes #C3580E effective in manufacturing branding, tool design, and infrastructure interfaces where reliability must feel human, not robotic. Historically tied to metallurgy and craftsmanship, #C3580E reflects human mastery over raw materials. #C3580E appears in automotive detailing, aerospace components, and artisanal hardware—not as decoration, but as functional identity. Spiritually, #C3580E symbolizes transformation through discipline: raw ore becomes precision tool. Use color #C3580E when your message must honor tradition while signaling technical advancement—especially in B2B, engineering, or sustainable materials sectors.

Color Conversion

Convert #C3580E 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
#C3580E
RGB
rgb(195, 88, 14)
HSL
hsl(25°, 87%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 93%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 93%, 76%)
XYZ
26.0747 18.6133 2.6339
Yxy
18.6133 0.5510 0.3933
Hunter Lab
43.1431 3.3626 2.2423
CIE-Lab
50.2316 39.4042 56.3505

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C3580E 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

#C3580E 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 #C3580E 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+)

4.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C3580E 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

#C3580E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C3580E;

Text Color

color: #C3580E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C3580E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3580E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C3580E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3580E 0%, #753608 100%);

#C3580E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C3580E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.