Color swatch image showing #C51D35 with RGB(197,29,53) values

#C51D35 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C51D35 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C51D35 Color Information

#C51D35 RGB value is (197, 29, 53). The hex color red value is 197, green is 29, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 73 percent, 23 percent.

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#C51D35 Color Meaning

Color #C51D35 conveys determination, intensity, and emotional control. #C51D35 darker red feels grounded and serious, avoiding theatrical excess. #C51D35 suggests purpose driven action. Psychologically, color #C51D35 strengthens resolve and focus. #C51D35 supports persistence and emotional endurance, making #C51D35 suitable for leadership and performance driven contexts. Culturally and spiritually, color #C51D35 aligns with commitment, sacrifice, and disciplined passion. #C51D35 represents emotional strength that remains steady under pressure.

Color Conversion

Convert #C51D35 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
#C51D35
RGB
rgb(197, 29, 53)
HSL
hsl(351°, 74%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 73%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 85%, 77%)
XYZ
24.1079 13.0061 4.6080
Yxy
13.0061 0.5778 0.3117
Hunter Lab
36.0640 3.9383 1.0155
CIE-Lab
42.7724 63.1731 31.6350

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green29 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C51D35 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

#C51D35 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 #C51D35 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C51D35 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

#C51D35

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C51D35;

Text Color

color: #C51D35;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C51D35;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C51D3540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C51D35;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C51D35 0%, #751120 100%);

#C51D35 Color FAQs

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