#C41E27 Color Meaning and Information

#C41E27 Color Information

#C41E27 RGB value is (196, 30, 39). The hex color red value is 196, green is 30, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 80 percent, 23percent.

#C41E27

rgb(196, 30, 39)

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#C41E27 Color Meaning

Color #C41E27 communicates intensity, power, and immediate attention. #C41E27 bold red signals action and draws focus in any setting. As a result, color #C41E27 feels commanding and vital. Psychologically, color #C41E27 promotes decisiveness, confidence, and high energy. #C41E27 encourages quick responses and assertive behavior. Symbolically, color #C41E27 connects to emergency responsiveness, heroism, and social vigilance. Spiritually, #C41E27 reflects courage under pressure, dynamic vitality, and readiness to act.

Color Conversion

Convert #C41E27 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

#C41E27

RGB

rgb(196, 30, 39)

HSL

hsl(357°, 73%, 44%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 85%, 80%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(357°, 85%, 77%)

XYZ

23.5954 12.8108 3.1486

Yxy

12.8108 0.5965 0.3239

Hunter Lab

35.7922 3.7999 1.1394

CIE-Lab

42.4768 62.1886 39.4344

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green30 / 255 (12%)

12%

Blue39 / 255 (15%)

15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Yellow80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C41E27 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

#C41E27 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 #C41E27 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:#C41E27

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C41E27 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

#C41E27

protanopia

#7c7b25

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C41E27;

Text Color

color: #C41E27;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C41E27;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C41E2740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C41E27;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C41E27 0%, #741217 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C41E27 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.