#C3212E Color Meaning and Information

#C3212E Color Information

#C3212E RGB value is (195, 33, 46). The hex color red value is 195, green is 33, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 76 percent, 24percent.

#C3212E

rgb(195, 33, 46)

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#C3212E Color Meaning

color #C3212E conveys determination, intensity, and emotional control. #C3212E darker red feels grounded and serious, avoiding theatrical excess. #C3212E suggests purpose driven action. Psychologically, Color #C3212E strengthens resolve and focus. #C3212E supports persistence and emotional endurance, making #C3212E suitable for leadership and performance driven contexts. Culturally and spiritually, Color #C3212E aligns with commitment, sacrifice, and disciplined passion. #C3212E represents emotional strength that remains steady under pressure.

Color Conversion

Convert #C3212E 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

#C3212E

RGB

rgb(195, 33, 46)

HSL

hsl(355°, 71%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 83%, 76%, 24%)

HSV

hsv(355°, 83%, 76%)

XYZ

23.5427 12.8871 3.8314

Yxy

12.8871 0.5847 0.3201

Hunter Lab

35.8986 3.7694 1.0793

CIE-Lab

42.5926 61.4550 35.4834

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)

76%

Green33 / 255 (13%)

13%

Blue46 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta83 / 100 (83%)

83%

Yellow76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Color Variations

#C3212E 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

#C3212E 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 #C3212E 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C3212E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C3212E 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

#C3212E

protanopia

#7d7b2b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C3212E;

Text Color

color: #C3212E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C3212E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3212E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C3212E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3212E 0%, #75141c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C3212E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.