Color swatch image showing #C32138 with RGB(195,33,56) values
Color swatch image showing #C32138 with RGB(195,33,56) values

#C32138 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C32138 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C32138 Color Information

#C32138 RGB value is (195, 33, 56). The hex color red value is 195, green is 33, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 71 percent, 24 percent.

#C32138 color swatch
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#C32138 Color Meaning

Color #C32138 declares institutional pride, unwavering loyalty, and passionate tradition. Color #C32138 is a vivid, slightly bluish red named after the robes of Catholic cardinals—deep enough to signify gravity, bright enough to command presence. Unlike fire-engine red, #C32138 carries historical weight; unlike burgundy, #C32138 refuses to fade into decorum. In sports and academia, color #C32138 signals tribal belonging: think Stanford University or St. Louis Cardinals, where color equals identity. Psychological research confirms that such saturated reds increase in-group cohesion and perceived team strength, especially in competitive contexts. Functionally, color #C32138 balances visibility and dignity. #C32138 works well in logos, uniforms, and signage where recognition must endure across decades. Print tests show excellent lightfastness, while digital use requires slight desaturation to prevent screen bleed. In user interface design, #C32138 serves as a high-priority accent—ideal for alerts or primary actions—but should be used sparingly to avoid visual fatigue. Paired with cream or charcoal, color #C32138 achieves classic contrast without harshness, making #C32138 a staple in heritage branding. Symbolically, color #C32138 represents devotion as discipline. #C32138 is not the red of impulse but of vow. In spiritual practice, #C32138 mirrors the root chakra’s committed mode: “I stand for something.” Designers choose color #C32138 when legacy must feel alive, not archived. Its power lies in its consistency—across centuries, contexts, and cultures, color #C32138 remains a chromatic oath of loyalty.

Color Conversion

Convert #C32138 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
#C32138
RGB
rgb(195, 33, 56)
HSL
hsl(351°, 71%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 71%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 83%, 76%)
XYZ
23.7633 12.9753 4.9934
Yxy
12.9753 0.5694 0.3109
Hunter Lab
36.0212 3.8280 0.9699
CIE-Lab
42.7261 61.8577 29.6635

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C32138 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

#C32138 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 #C32138 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.

#FFFFFF
#C32138

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C32138 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

#C32138

protanopia

#7d7b32

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C32138;

Text Color

color: #C32138;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C32138;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3213840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C32138;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C32138 0%, #751422 100%);

#C32138 Color FAQs

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