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#C3581C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C3581C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C3581C Color Information

#C3581C RGB value is (195, 88, 28). The hex color red value is 195, green is 88, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 86 percent, 24percent.

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#C3581C Color Meaning

Color #C3581C conveys industrial warmth, engineered resilience, and grounded innovation. Unlike playful or citrusy oranges, #C3581C deep, copper-infused shade pulls from metal alloys and molten processes—suggesting strength refined through heat. Psychologically, color #C3581C stimulates action without triggering impulsivity; #C3581C balances the energy of orange with the seriousness of brown. #C3581C makes #C3581C effective in manufacturing branding, tool design, and infrastructure interfaces where reliability must feel human, not robotic. Historically tied to metallurgy and craftsmanship, #C3581C reflects human mastery over raw materials. #C3581C appears in automotive detailing, aerospace components, and artisanal hardware—not as decoration, but as functional identity. Spiritually, #C3581C symbolizes transformation through discipline: raw ore becomes precision tool. Use color #C3581C when your message must honor tradition while signaling technical advancement—especially in B2B, engineering, or sustainable materials sectors.

Color Conversion

Convert #C3581C 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
#C3581C
RGB
rgb(195, 88, 28)
HSL
hsl(22°, 75%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 86%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(22°, 86%, 76%)
XYZ
26.2050 18.6654 3.3202
Yxy
18.6654 0.5438 0.3873
Hunter Lab
43.2035 3.3997 2.1653
CIE-Lab
50.2934 39.6783 51.8154

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C3581C 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

#C3581C 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 #C3581C 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+)

4.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C3581C 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

#C3581C

protanopia

#95942b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C3581C;

Text Color

color: #C3581C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C3581C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3581C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C3581C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3581C 0%, #753611 100%);

#C3581C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C3581C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.