#C72C49 Color Meaning and Information

#C72C49 Color Information

#C72C49 RGB value is (199, 44, 73). The hex color red value is 199, green is 44, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 63 percent, 22 percent.

#C72C49

rgb(199, 44, 73)

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#C72C49 Color Meaning

Color #C72C49 expresses controlled passion, emotional richness, and refined intensity. #C72C49 deep red carries warmth without aggression. As a result, color #C72C49 feels expressive yet disciplined. Psychologically, color #C72C49 supports emotional confidence and focused motivation. #C72C49 energizes intent while maintaining composure. Symbolically, color #C72C49 aligns with cultivated desire, elegance, and emotional depth. On a spiritual level, #C72C49 represents purposeful feeling and inner strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #C72C49 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

#C72C49

RGB

rgb(199, 44, 73)

HSL

hsl(349°, 64%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 63%, 22%)

HSV

hsv(349°, 78%, 78%)

XYZ

25.6565 14.4245 7.7353

Yxy

14.4245 0.5366 0.3017

Hunter Lab

37.9796 4.2183 0.8923

CIE-Lab

44.8357 60.9163 22.0563

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)

78%

Green44 / 255 (17%)

17%

Blue73 / 255 (29%)

29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Color Variations

#C72C49 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

#C72C49 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 #C72C49 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:#C72C49

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.41:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.41:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.41:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C72C49 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

#C72C49

protanopia

#848242

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C72C49;

Text Color

color: #C72C49;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C72C49;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C72C4940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C72C49;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C72C49 0%, #771a2b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C72C49 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.