#C51D42 Color Meaning and Information

#C51D42 Color Information

#C51D42 RGB value is (197, 29, 66). The hex color red value is 197, green is 29, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 66 percent, 23 percent.

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#C51D42 Color Meaning

Color #C51D42(Crayola) (#C51D42) conveys vibrant passion, warmth, and dynamic presence. Its bright reddish tone commands attention and stimulates creativity. Psychologically, Maroon (Crayola) (#C51D42) encourages assertiveness, emotional engagement, and social confidence. Culturally, the color is tied to youthful energy, expressive art, and bold fashion statements. Maroon (Crayola) (#C51D42) functions as an accent that energizes environments and designs. Spiritually, #C51D42 symbolizes self-expression, courage, and heart-centered action. The hue encourages connecting with inner desires while maintaining emotional stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #C51D42 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

#C51D42

RGB

rgb(197, 29, 66)

HSL

hsl(347°, 74%, 44%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 85%, 66%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(347°, 85%, 77%)

XYZ

24.4487 13.1424 6.4024

Yxy

13.1424 0.5557 0.2987

Hunter Lab

36.2524 4.0301 0.8450

CIE-Lab

42.9770 63.7755 23.9123

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green29 / 255 (11%)

11%

Blue66 / 255 (26%)

26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Yellow66 / 100 (66%)

66%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C51D42 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

#C51D42 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 #C51D42 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:#C51D42

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.79:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.79:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.79:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C51D42 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

#C51D42

protanopia

#7c7b39

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C51D42;

Text Color

color: #C51D42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C51D42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C51D4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C51D42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C51D42 0%, #751127 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C51D42 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.