#C40234 Color Information
#C40234 RGB value is (196, 2, 52). The hex color red value is 196, green is 2, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 73 percent, 23 percent.
#C40234 Color Meaning
Color #C40234(NCS) (#C40234) communicates passion, urgency, and bold determination. #C40234 dark, intense red conveys seriousness while retaining vivid energy, creating a commanding impression. In psychological terms, Red (NCS) (#C40234) enhances focus, assertiveness, and emotional activation. #C40234 can heighten confidence and clarity during decision making or competitive situations. Culturally, Red (NCS) (#C40234) is associated with flags, branding, and social influence. Spiritually, #C40234 embodies life energy, resolve, and the power to act decisively while maintaining composure.
Color Conversion
Convert #C40234 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.
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Color Variations
#C40234 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
#C40234 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 #C40234 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #C40234 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#C40234 Color FAQs
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