Color swatch image showing #C51D20 with RGB(197,29,32) values

#C51D20 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C51D20 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C51D20 Color Information

#C51D20 RGB value is (197, 29, 32). The hex color red value is 197, green is 29, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 84 percent, 23 percent.

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#C51D20 Color Meaning

Color #C51D20 signals urgency, alertness, and proactive response. #C51D20 vivid red captures attention immediately, symbolizing protection and high stakes. Consequently, color #C51D20 conveys energy and authority. Psychologically, color #C51D20 enhances alertness, quick decision-making, and reactive confidence. #C51D20 stimulates action and heightens awareness of surroundings. Culturally, color #C51D20 references safety, emergency services, and societal protection. Spiritually, #C51D20 embodies courage, quick thinking, and dynamic energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #C51D20 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
#C51D20
RGB
rgb(197, 29, 32)
HSL
hsl(359°, 74%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 84%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 85%, 77%)
XYZ
23.7260 12.8533 2.5969
Yxy
12.8533 0.6056 0.3281
Hunter Lab
35.8515 3.8362 1.2045
CIE-Lab
42.5414 62.4887 43.3633

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green29 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C51D20 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

#C51D20 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 #C51D20 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.

#FFFFFF
#C51D20

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C51D20 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

#C51D20

protanopia

#7c7b1f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C51D20;

Text Color

color: #C51D20;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C51D20;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C51D2040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C51D20;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C51D20 0%, #751113 100%);

#C51D20 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C51D20 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.