Color swatch image showing #C80820 with RGB(200,8,32) values

#C80820 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C80820 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C80820 Color Information

#C80820 RGB value is (200, 8, 32). The hex color red value is 200, green is 8, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 96 percent, 84 percent, 22 percent.

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#C80820 Color Meaning

Color #C80820 signifies intensity, power, and dynamic transformation. Its bold red evokes molten rock and passionate energy. Psychologically, color #C80820 stimulates courage, assertiveness, and decisive action, making #C80820 ideal for drawing attention or inspiring strong emotional responses. In artistic and design contexts, color #C80820 is used to signal urgency, strength, or impactful statements. Symbolically, #C80820 embodies transformation, drive, and unrestrained vitality, often associated with life force and raw energy. Spiritually, color #C80820 represents fiery determination, courage, and creative transformation. Across cultures, #C80820 deep red conveys power, celebration, and intensity, making #C80820 a commanding visual presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #C80820 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
#C80820
RGB
rgb(200, 8, 32)
HSL
hsl(353°, 92%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 96%, 84%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 96%, 78%)
XYZ
24.1670 12.5573 2.5166
Yxy
12.5573 0.6159 0.3200
Hunter Lab
35.4363 4.0298 1.1653
CIE-Lab
42.0885 66.3792 43.1826

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green8 / 255 (3%)
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C80820 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

#C80820 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 #C80820 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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#C80820

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C80820 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

#C80820

protanopia

#75731a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C80820;

Text Color

color: #C80820;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C80820;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C8082040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C80820;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C80820 0%, #790513 100%);

#C80820 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C80820 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.