#C40211 Color Meaning and Information

#C40211 Color Information

#C40211 RGB value is (196, 2, 17). The hex color red value is 196, green is 2, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 91 percent, 23percent.

#C40211

rgb(196, 2, 17)

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#C40211 Color Meaning

Color #C40211 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #C40211 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #C40211, color #C40211 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #C40211 increases focus and seriousness. #C40211 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #C40211 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #C40211 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #C40211 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #C40211 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #C40211 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

#C40211

RGB

rgb(196, 2, 17)

HSL

hsl(355°, 98%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 99%, 91%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(355°, 99%, 77%)

XYZ

22.8878 11.8196 1.6054

Yxy

11.8196 0.6303 0.3255

Hunter Lab

34.3796 3.7249 1.1415

CIE-Lab

40.9280 65.6910 49.1094

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green2 / 255 (1%)

Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Yellow91 / 100 (91%)

91%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C40211 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

#C40211 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 #C40211 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:#C40211

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.24:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.24:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.24:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C40211 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

#C40211

protanopia

#706e0d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C40211;

Text Color

color: #C40211;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C40211;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4021140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C40211;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C40211 0%, #77010b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C40211 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.