#C51D17 Color Meaning and Information

#C51D17 Color Information

#C51D17 RGB value is (197, 29, 23). The hex color red value is 197, green is 29, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 88 percent, 23percent.

#C51D17

rgb(197, 29, 23)

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#C51D17 Color Meaning

color #C51D17 signals urgency, alertness, and proactive response. #C51D17 vivid red captures attention immediately, symbolizing protection and high stakes. Consequently, Color #C51D17 conveys energy and authority. Psychologically, color #C51D17 enhances alertness, quick decision-making, and reactive confidence. #C51D17 stimulates action and heightens awareness of surroundings. Culturally, color #C51D17 references safety, emergency services, and societal protection. Spiritually, #C51D17 embodies courage, quick thinking, and dynamic energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #C51D17 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

#C51D17

RGB

rgb(197, 29, 23)

HSL

hsl(2°, 79%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 85%, 88%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(2°, 88%, 77%)

XYZ

23.6200 12.8109 2.0385

Yxy

12.8109 0.6140 0.3330

Hunter Lab

35.7923 3.8080 1.2565

CIE-Lab

42.4769 62.2968 47.7163

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green29 / 255 (11%)

11%

Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Yellow88 / 100 (88%)

88%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C51D17 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

#C51D17 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 #C51D17 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:#C51D17

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 #C51D17 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

#C51D17

protanopia

#7c7b18

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C51D17;

Text Color

color: #C51D17;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C51D17;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C51D1740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C51D17;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C51D17 0%, #75110e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C51D17 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.