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#C23B0B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C23B0B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C23B0B Color Information

#C23B0B RGB value is (194, 59, 11). The hex color red value is 194, green is 59, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 94 percent, 24percent.

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#C23B0B Color Meaning

Color #C23B0B signifies earthy warmth, creativity, and grounded energy. #C23B0B strong reddish-brown color #C23B0B evokes natural clay, mineral pigments, and traditional artistry. Psychologically, #C23B0B promotes focus, motivation, and practical creativity, encouraging structured engagement and resourcefulness. Culturally, color #C23B0B is used in classical painting, pottery, and heritage design, symbolizing authenticity, craftsmanship, and natural elegance. Spiritually, #C23B0B channels grounded vitality, endurance, and creative expression, fostering balance, practical insight, and a deep connection to earth energy. Its earthy hue inspires both stability and active engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #C23B0B 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
#C23B0B
RGB
rgb(194, 59, 11)
HSL
hsl(16°, 89%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 70%, 94%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 94%, 76%)
XYZ
23.8725 14.6214 1.8806
Yxy
14.6214 0.5913 0.3621
Hunter Lab
38.2379 3.5462 1.5824
CIE-Lab
45.1113 52.0583 53.6660

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C23B0B 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

#C23B0B 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 #C23B0B 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+)

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C23B0B 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

#C23B0B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C23B0B;

Text Color

color: #C23B0B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C23B0B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C23B0B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C23B0B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C23B0B 0%, #742407 100%);

#C23B0B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C23B0B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.