#C40235 Color Meaning and Information

#C40235 Color Information

#C40235 RGB value is (196, 2, 53). The hex color red value is 196, green is 2, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 73 percent, 23 percent.

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#C40235 Color Meaning

Color #C40235(NCS) (#C40235) communicates passion, urgency, and bold determination. #C40235 dark, intense red conveys seriousness while retaining vivid energy, creating a commanding impression. In psychological terms, Red (NCS) (#C40235) enhances focus, assertiveness, and emotional activation. #C40235 can heighten confidence and clarity during decision making or competitive situations. Culturally, Red (NCS) (#C40235) is associated with flags, branding, and social influence. Spiritually, #C40235 embodies life energy, resolve, and the power to act decisively while maintaining composure.

Color Conversion

Convert #C40235 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

#C40235

RGB

rgb(196, 2, 53)

HSL

hsl(344°, 98%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 99%, 73%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(344°, 99%, 77%)

XYZ

23.4293 12.0362 4.4565

Yxy

12.0362 0.5869 0.3015

Hunter Lab

34.6932 3.8671 0.8844

CIE-Lab

41.2736 66.6351 29.8229

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green2 / 255 (1%)

Blue53 / 255 (21%)

21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Yellow73 / 100 (73%)

73%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C40235 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

#C40235 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 #C40235 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:#C40235

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.16:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.16:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.16:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C40235 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

#C40235

protanopia

#706e29

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C40235;

Text Color

color: #C40235;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C40235;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4023540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C40235;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C40235 0%, #770121 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C40235 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.