Red (NCS) (#C40233) Color Meaning and Information

Red (NCS) (#C40233) Color Information

Red (NCS) (#C40233) RGB value is (196, 2, 51). The hex color red value is 196, green is 2, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 74 percent, 23 percent.

Red (NCS)

#C40233

rgb(196, 2, 51)

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Red (NCS) (#C40233) Color Meaning

Red (NCS) (#C40233) communicates passion, urgency, and bold determination. This dark, intense red conveys seriousness while retaining vivid energy, creating a commanding impression. In psychological terms, Red (NCS) (#C40233) enhances focus, assertiveness, and emotional activation. It can heighten confidence and clarity during decision making or competitive situations. Culturally, Red (NCS) (#C40233) is associated with flags, branding, and social influence. Spiritually, it embodies life energy, resolve, and the power to act decisively while maintaining composure.

Color Conversion

Convert Red (NCS) (#C40233) 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

#C40233

RGB

rgb(196, 2, 51)

HSL

hsl(345°, 98%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 99%, 74%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(345°, 99%, 77%)

XYZ

23.3842 12.0182 4.2192

Yxy

12.0182 0.5902 0.3033

Hunter Lab

34.6673 3.8552 0.9060

CIE-Lab

41.2450 66.5573 31.0193

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green2 / 255 (1%)

Blue51 / 255 (20%)

20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Yellow74 / 100 (74%)

74%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

Red (NCS) (#C40233) 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

Red (NCS) (#C40233) 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 Red (NCS) (#C40233) 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:#C40233

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.17:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.17:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.17:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C40233 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

Red (NCS) (#C40233)

protanopia

#706e27

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C40233;

Text Color

color: #C40233;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C40233;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4023340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C40233;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C40233 0%, #77011f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Red (NCS) (#C40233) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.