Color swatch image showing #C9001F with RGB(201,0,31) values

#C9001F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9001F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9001F Color Information

#C9001F RGB value is (201, 0, 31). The hex color red value is 201, green is 0, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 85 percent, 21 percent.

#C9001F color swatch
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#C9001F Color Meaning

Color #C9001F signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #C9001F deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #C9001F, color #C9001F feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #C9001F increases focus and seriousness. #C9001F sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #C9001F to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #C9001F connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #C9001F reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #C9001F represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9001F 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
#C9001F
RGB
rgb(201, 0, 31)
HSL
hsl(351°, 100%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 85%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 100%, 79%)
XYZ
24.3347 12.5164 2.4297
Yxy
12.5164 0.6195 0.3186
Hunter Lab
35.3785 4.0911 1.1678
CIE-Lab
42.0254 67.3824 43.7374

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C9001F 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

#C9001F 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 #C9001F 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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#C9001F

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

5.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9001F 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

#C9001F

protanopia

#727017

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9001F;

Text Color

color: #C9001F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9001F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9001F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9001F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9001F 0%, #780012 100%);

#C9001F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C9001F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.