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#C40216 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C40216 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C40216 Color Information

#C40216 RGB value is (196, 2, 22). The hex color red value is 196, green is 2, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 89 percent, 23percent.

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#C40216 Color Meaning

Color #C40216 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #C40216 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #C40216, color #C40216 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #C40216 increases focus and seriousness. #C40216 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #C40216 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #C40216 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #C40216 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #C40216 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #C40216 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
#C40216
RGB
rgb(196, 2, 22)
HSL
hsl(354°, 98%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 89%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 99%, 77%)
XYZ
22.9315 11.8371 1.8352
Yxy
11.8371 0.6265 0.3234
Hunter Lab
34.4051 3.7363 1.1209
CIE-Lab
40.9560 65.7678 46.9211

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green2 / 255 (1%)
Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C40216 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

#C40216 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 #C40216 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+)

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 #C40216 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

#C40216

protanopia

#706e11

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C40216;

Text Color

color: #C40216;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C40216;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4021640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C40216;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C40216 0%, #77010d 100%);

#C40216 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C40216 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.