Color swatch image showing #C23B23 with RGB(194,59,35) values

#C23B23 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C23B23 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C23B23 Color Information

#C23B23 RGB value is (194, 59, 35). The hex color red value is 194, green is 59, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 9°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 82 percent, 24 percent.

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#C23B23 Color Meaning

Color #C23B23 signifies smoldering intensity, earthy passion, and warning without alarm. #C23B23 deep, brownish red resembles terracotta, rust, and glowing embers, suggesting contained heat and aged fervor. Psychologically, color #C23B23 evokes a sense of enduring passion, warm danger, and robust, physical life that is past its first flare. #C23B23 culturally references desert minerals, handmade pottery, and autumn berries. Spiritually, #C23B23 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 #C23B23 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
#C23B23
RGB
rgb(194, 59, 35)
HSL
hsl(9°, 69%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 70%, 82%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(9°, 82%, 76%)
XYZ
24.1155 14.7186 3.1601
Yxy
14.7186 0.5743 0.3505
Hunter Lab
38.3648 3.6117 1.4549
CIE-Lab
45.2464 52.5426 44.1349

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue35 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C23B23 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

#C23B23 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 #C23B23 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+)

5.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C23B23 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

#C23B23

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C23B23;

Text Color

color: #C23B23;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C23B23;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C23B2340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C23B23;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C23B23 0%, #742315 100%);

#C23B23 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C23B23 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.