#C41E36 Color Meaning and Information

#C41E36 Color Information

#C41E36 RGB value is (196, 30, 54). The hex color red value is 196, green is 30, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 72 percent, 23 percent.

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#C41E36 Color Meaning

Color #C41E36 conveys determination, intensity, and emotional control. #C41E36 darker red feels grounded and serious, avoiding theatrical excess. #C41E36 suggests purpose driven action. Psychologically, color #C41E36 strengthens resolve and focus. #C41E36 supports persistence and emotional endurance, making #C41E36 suitable for leadership and performance driven contexts. Culturally and spiritually, color #C41E36 aligns with commitment, sacrifice, and disciplined passion. #C41E36 represents emotional strength that remains steady under pressure.

Color Conversion

Convert #C41E36 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

#C41E36

RGB

rgb(196, 30, 54)

HSL

hsl(351°, 73%, 44%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 85%, 72%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(351°, 85%, 77%)

XYZ

23.8951 12.9307 4.7265

Yxy

12.9307 0.5751 0.3112

Hunter Lab

35.9593 3.8797 0.9913

CIE-Lab

42.6586 62.7296 30.8461

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green30 / 255 (12%)

12%

Blue54 / 255 (21%)

21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Yellow72 / 100 (72%)

72%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C41E36 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

#C41E36 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 #C41E36 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:#C41E36

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.86:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.86:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.86:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C41E36 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

#C41E36

protanopia

#7c7b30

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C41E36;

Text Color

color: #C41E36;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C41E36;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C41E3640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C41E36;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C41E36 0%, #741221 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C41E36 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.