Color swatch image showing #C4022C with RGB(196,2,44) values

#C4022C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C4022C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C4022C Color Information

#C4022C RGB value is (196, 2, 44). The hex color red value is 196, green is 2, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 78 percent, 23 percent.

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#C4022C Color Meaning

Color #C4022C(NCS) (#C4022C) communicates passion, urgency, and bold determination. #C4022C dark, intense red conveys seriousness while retaining vivid energy, creating a commanding impression. In psychological terms, Red (NCS) (#C4022C) enhances focus, assertiveness, and emotional activation. #C4022C can heighten confidence and clarity during decision making or competitive situations. Culturally, Red (NCS) (#C4022C) is associated with flags, branding, and social influence. Spiritually, #C4022C embodies life energy, resolve, and the power to act decisively while maintaining composure.

Color Conversion

Convert #C4022C 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
#C4022C
RGB
rgb(196, 2, 44)
HSL
hsl(347°, 98%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 78%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 99%, 77%)
XYZ
23.2413 11.9610 3.4666
Yxy
11.9610 0.6010 0.3093
Hunter Lab
34.5847 3.8175 0.9742
CIE-Lab
41.1541 66.3096 35.1528

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green2 / 255 (1%)
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C4022C 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

#C4022C 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 #C4022C 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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#C4022C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C4022C 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

#C4022C

protanopia

#706e22

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C4022C;

Text Color

color: #C4022C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C4022C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4022C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C4022C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4022C 0%, #77011b 100%);

#C4022C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C4022C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.