Color swatch image showing #C95A42 with RGB(201,90,66) values

#C95A42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C95A42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C95A42 Color Information

#C95A42 RGB value is (201, 90, 66). The hex color red value is 201, green is 90, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 67 percent, 21 percent.

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#C95A42 Color Meaning

Color #C95A42 signifies tempered warmth, alert compassion, and softened intensity. #C95A42 muted, orange-red tone suggests glowing embers, desert flowers, and sunset on skin. Psychologically, color #C95A42 blends the energy of red with a more approachable, sociable warmth, encouraging engaged empathy. #C95A42 culturally references Southwestern art, tropical reefs at depth, and handmade ceramics. Spiritually, color #C95A42 represents passionate care, the strength of community, and vibrant life adapted to harsh conditions, embodying a lively but weathered and inclusive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #C95A42 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
#C95A42
RGB
rgb(201, 90, 66)
HSL
hsl(11°, 56%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 67%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 67%, 79%)
XYZ
28.7269 20.1232 7.5243
Yxy
20.1232 0.5096 0.3570
Hunter Lab
44.8589 4.0039 1.9022
CIE-Lab
51.9762 42.5463 35.1275

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C95A42 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

#C95A42 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 #C95A42 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+)

4.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C95A42 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C95A42;

Text Color

color: #C95A42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C95A42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C95A4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C95A42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C95A42 0%, #7a3222 100%);

#C95A42 Color FAQs

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