Color swatch image showing #C72C43 with RGB(199,44,67) values

#C72C43 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C72C43 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C72C43 Color Information

#C72C43 RGB value is (199, 44, 67). The hex color red value is 199, green is 44, and blue is 67. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 66 percent, 22 percent.

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#C72C43 Color Meaning

Color #C72C43 expresses controlled passion, emotional richness, and refined intensity. #C72C43 deep red carries warmth without aggression. As a result, color #C72C43 feels expressive yet disciplined. Psychologically, color #C72C43 supports emotional confidence and focused motivation. #C72C43 energizes intent while maintaining composure. Symbolically, color #C72C43 aligns with cultivated desire, elegance, and emotional depth. On a spiritual level, #C72C43 represents purposeful feeling and inner strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #C72C43 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
#C72C43
RGB
rgb(199, 44, 67)
HSL
hsl(351°, 64%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 66%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 78%, 78%)
XYZ
25.4670 14.3487 6.7375
Yxy
14.3487 0.5471 0.3082
Hunter Lab
37.8797 4.1658 0.9921
CIE-Lab
44.7289 60.5789 25.5990

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue67 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C72C43 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

#C72C43 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 #C72C43 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C72C43 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

#C72C43

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C72C43;

Text Color

color: #C72C43;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C72C43;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C72C4340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C72C43;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C72C43 0%, #771a28 100%);

#C72C43 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C72C43 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.