Color swatch image showing #C51D29 with RGB(197,29,41) values

#C51D29 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C51D29 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C51D29 Color Information

#C51D29 RGB value is (197, 29, 41). The hex color red value is 197, green is 29, and blue is 41. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 79 percent, 23 percent.

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#C51D29 Color Meaning

Color #C51D29 communicates intensity, power, and immediate attention. #C51D29 bold red signals action and draws focus in any setting. As a result, color #C51D29 feels commanding and vital. Psychologically, color #C51D29 promotes decisiveness, confidence, and high energy. #C51D29 encourages quick responses and assertive behavior. Symbolically, color #C51D29 connects to emergency responsiveness, heroism, and social vigilance. Spiritually, #C51D29 reflects courage under pressure, dynamic vitality, and readiness to act.

Color Conversion

Convert #C51D29 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
#C51D29
RGB
rgb(197, 29, 41)
HSL
hsl(356°, 74%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 79%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 85%, 77%)
XYZ
23.8656 12.9091 3.3317
Yxy
12.9091 0.5951 0.3219
Hunter Lab
35.9292 3.8735 1.1357
CIE-Lab
42.6260 62.7399 38.5240

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green29 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue41 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C51D29 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

#C51D29 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 #C51D29 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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#C51D29

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 #C51D29 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

#C51D29

protanopia

#7c7b26

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C51D29;

Text Color

color: #C51D29;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C51D29;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C51D2940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C51D29;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C51D29 0%, #751118 100%);

#C51D29 Color FAQs

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