Color swatch image showing #C23B21 with RGB(194,59,33) values

#C23B21 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C23B21 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C23B21 Color Information

#C23B21 RGB value is (194, 59, 33). The hex color red value is 194, green is 59, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 83 percent, 24 percent.

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rgb(194, 59, 33)
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#C23B21 Color Meaning

Color #C23B21 signifies smoldering intensity, earthy passion, and warning without alarm. #C23B21 deep, brownish red resembles terracotta, rust, and glowing embers, suggesting contained heat and aged fervor. Psychologically, color #C23B21 evokes a sense of enduring passion, warm danger, and robust, physical life that is past its first flare. #C23B21 culturally references desert minerals, handmade pottery, and autumn berries. Spiritually, #C23B21 color represents passion tempered by experience, the warmth of the hearth, and slow-burning will, acting as a symbol for deep, persistent, and resilient desire.

Color Conversion

Convert #C23B21 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
#C23B21
RGB
rgb(194, 59, 33)
HSL
hsl(10°, 71%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 70%, 83%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 83%, 76%)
XYZ
24.0866 14.7071 3.0081
Yxy
14.7071 0.5762 0.3518
Hunter Lab
38.3498 3.6039 1.4701
CIE-Lab
45.2303 52.4853 45.1088

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C23B21 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

#C23B21 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 #C23B21 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+)

5.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C23B21 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

#C23B21

protanopia

#888627

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C23B21;

Text Color

color: #C23B21;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C23B21;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C23B2140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C23B21;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C23B21 0%, #752414 100%);

#C23B21 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C23B21 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.