#C72C4F Color Meaning and Information

#C72C4F Color Information

#C72C4F RGB value is (199, 44, 79). The hex color red value is 199, green is 44, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 60 percent, 22 percent.

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#C72C4F Color Meaning

Color #C72C4F expresses controlled passion, emotional richness, and refined intensity. #C72C4F deep red carries warmth without aggression. As a result, color #C72C4F feels expressive yet disciplined. Psychologically, color #C72C4F supports emotional confidence and focused motivation. #C72C4F energizes intent while maintaining composure. Symbolically, color #C72C4F aligns with cultivated desire, elegance, and emotional depth. On a spiritual level, #C72C4F represents purposeful feeling and inner strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #C72C4F 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

#C72C4F

RGB

rgb(199, 44, 79)

HSL

hsl(346°, 64%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 60%, 22%)

HSV

hsv(346°, 78%, 78%)

XYZ

25.8652 14.5080 8.8342

Yxy

14.5080 0.5256 0.2948

Hunter Lab

38.0894 4.2763 0.7817

CIE-Lab

44.9528 61.2852 18.5081

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)

78%

Green44 / 255 (17%)

17%

Blue79 / 255 (31%)

31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow60 / 100 (60%)

60%

Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Color Variations

#C72C4F 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

#C72C4F 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 #C72C4F 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:#C72C4F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C72C4F 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

#C72C4F

protanopia

#848247

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C72C4F;

Text Color

color: #C72C4F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C72C4F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C72C4F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C72C4F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C72C4F 0%, #771a30 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C72C4F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.