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#C8083F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C8083F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C8083F Color Information

#C8083F RGB value is (200, 8, 63). The hex color red value is 200, green is 8, and blue is 63. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 96 percent, 69 percent, 22percent.

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#C8083F Color Meaning

color #C8083F represents bold energy, passion, and visible determination. #C8083F vivid, medium-dark crimson red encourages action, assertiveness, and emotional engagement. Psychologically, Color #C8083F stimulates confidence, courage, and attention, making #C8083F an effective motivational color. Culturally, crimson is tied to vitality, celebration, and prominence in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions link #C8083F to luck, protection, and auspicious power. Feng Shui applies red tones to fame, energy, and relationship areas, enhancing recognition, motivation, and vitality. Spiritually, #C8083F resonates with the root chakra, grounding energy while energizing initiative and personal strength. In design, Color #C8083F works well as a primary or accent color in branding, sports, and fashion. Its vivid, striking tone pairs with neutral or complementary shades to convey intensity, authority, and emotional resonance. Artists leverage #C8083F for dramatic emphasis and visual energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #C8083F 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
#C8083F
RGB
rgb(200, 8, 63)
HSL
hsl(343°, 92%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 96%, 69%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 96%, 78%)
XYZ
24.8035 12.8119 5.8683
Yxy
12.8119 0.5704 0.2946
Hunter Lab
35.7937 4.2017 0.8527
CIE-Lab
42.4785 67.4551 25.2785

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green8 / 255 (3%)
Blue63 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C8083F 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

#C8083F 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 #C8083F 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C8083F 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C8083F;

Text Color

color: #C8083F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C8083F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C8083F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C8083F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8083F 0%, #790526 100%);

#C8083F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C8083F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.