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#C93C03 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C93C03 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C93C03 Color Information

#C93C03 RGB value is (201, 60, 3). The hex color red value is 201, green is 60, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 99 percent, 21percent.

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#C93C03 Color Meaning

Color #C93C03 deepens urgency into gravity. #C93C03 desaturated, brick-leaning red-orange moves away from digital flash toward material substance—think terracotta, dried blood, or sun-baked clay. Color #C93C03 signals consequence, not just action. #C93C03’s the color of decisions that matter. Accessibility research shows that color #C93C03 meets contrast standards for large text even on off-white backgrounds, making #C93C03 valuable in print and low-vision digital contexts. Color #C93C03 avoids the “cheap” feel of neon reds by grounding its energy in earth tones. Color #C93C03 feels earned, not imposed. Modern brands use color #C93C03 in ethical fashion, craft spirits, and heritage tools to signal authenticity with intensity. Paired with oat linen or deep green, color #C93C03 creates palettes that feel both passionate and responsible. Color #C93C03 doesn’t trend—#C93C03 endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #C93C03 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
#C93C03
RGB
rgb(201, 60, 3)
HSL
hsl(17°, 97%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 70%, 99%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 99%, 79%)
XYZ
25.7197 15.6558 1.7524
Yxy
15.6558 0.5964 0.3630
Hunter Lab
39.5674 3.9874 1.7837
CIE-Lab
46.5196 53.9231 57.2964

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C93C03 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

#C93C03 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 #C93C03 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

5.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C93C03 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

#C93C03

protanopia

#8c8b11

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C93C03;

Text Color

color: #C93C03;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C93C03;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C93C0340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C93C03;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C93C03 0%, #792402 100%);

#C93C03 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C93C03 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.