Color swatch image showing #C74365 with RGB(199,67,101) values
Color swatch image showing #C74365 with RGB(199,67,101) values

#C74365 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C74365 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C74365 Color Information

#C74365 RGB value is (199, 67, 101). The hex color red value is 199, green is 67, and blue is 101. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 66 percent, 49 percent, 22 percent.

#C74365 color swatch
Share

#C74365 Color Meaning

Color #C74365 signifies earthen passion, baked vitality, and artistic warmth. #C74365 muted, reddish-pink is the color of fired clay, desert minerals, and weathered Mediterranean roof tiles. Psychologically, color #C74365 evokes a sense of handmade craftsmanship, warm community, and passion that is solid and enduring. #C74365 culturally references pueblo architecture, traditional pottery, and the landscapes of the American Southwest. Spiritually, #C74365 color represents passion transformed into lasting form, the warmth of the hearth made tangible, and creativity rooted in the earth, acting as a symbol for human expression fired by experience.

Color Conversion

Convert #C74365 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
#C74365
RGB
rgb(199, 67, 101)
HSL
hsl(345°, 54%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 66%, 49%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 66%, 78%)
XYZ
27.9093 17.0960 14.1408
Yxy
17.0960 0.4719 0.2890
Hunter Lab
41.3473 4.4822 0.5452
CIE-Lab
48.3808 54.8297 9.7188

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green67 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue101 / 255 (40%)
40%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C74365 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

#C74365 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 #C74365 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.

#FFFFFF
#C74365

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C74365 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

#C74365

protanopia

#8e8d5d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C74365;

Text Color

color: #C74365;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C74365;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C7436540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C74365;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C74365 0%, #782439 100%);

#C74365 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C74365 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.