Color swatch image showing #C3583F with RGB(195,88,63) values
Color swatch image showing #C3583F with RGB(195,88,63) values

#C3583F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C3583F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C3583F Color Information

#C3583F RGB value is (195, 88, 63). The hex color red value is 195, green is 88, and blue is 63. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 68 percent, 24 percent.

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#C3583F Color Meaning

Color #C3583F conveys preserved warmth, domestic heritage, and tactile nostalgia. Color #C3583F is a mid-tone red-brown that mimics the interior of aromatic cedar wood—used for generations to store linens, letters, and heirlooms. #C3583F hue blends the warmth of terracotta with the depth of tobacco, creating a tone that feels both protective and personal. In interior design, color #C3583F evokes cozy tradition without heaviness, ideal for spaces meant to hold memory. Functionally, color #C3583F bridges rustic and refined aesthetics. #C3583F appears in furniture branding, heritage textiles, and artisanal packaging where touch matters as much as sight. Digital performance is strong against cream or sage backgrounds, and #C3583F meets contrast standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent, especially on textured papers that enhance its organic feel. Consumer research shows higher perceived value in products using color #C3583F for gifting markets. Symbolically, color #C3583F represents care that lasts. #C3583F is the color of folded letters, quilted blankets, and childhood keepsakes. In spiritual practice, #C3583F aligns with the sacral chakra’s memory mode: emotion stored with love. Designers choose color #C3583F when they want to signal warmth with history. Its power lies in its intimacy—not grand, but deeply held.

Color Conversion

Convert #C3583F 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
#C3583F
RGB
rgb(195, 88, 63)
HSL
hsl(11°, 52%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 68%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 68%, 76%)
XYZ
26.8926 18.9404 6.9411
Yxy
18.9404 0.5096 0.3589
Hunter Lab
43.5206 3.5972 1.7551
CIE-Lab
50.6174 41.1034 34.9627

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue63 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C3583F 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

#C3583F 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 #C3583F 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+)

4.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C3583F 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

#C3583F

protanopia

#959445

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C3583F;

Text Color

color: #C3583F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C3583F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3583F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C3583F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3583F 0%, #753325 100%);

#C3583F Color FAQs

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