Color swatch image showing #C90021 with RGB(201,0,33) values

#C90021 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C90021 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C90021 Color Information

#C90021 RGB value is (201, 0, 33). The hex color red value is 201, green is 0, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 84 percent, 21 percent.

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#C90021 Color Meaning

Color #C90021 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #C90021 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #C90021, color #C90021 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #C90021 increases focus and seriousness. #C90021 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #C90021 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #C90021 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #C90021 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #C90021 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #C90021 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
#C90021
RGB
rgb(201, 0, 33)
HSL
hsl(350°, 100%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 84%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 100%, 79%)
XYZ
24.3619 12.5273 2.5728
Yxy
12.5273 0.6174 0.3175
Hunter Lab
35.3939 4.0985 1.1546
CIE-Lab
42.0422 67.4281 42.6813

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C90021 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

#C90021 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 #C90021 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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#C90021

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C90021 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

#C90021

protanopia

#727019

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C90021;

Text Color

color: #C90021;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C90021;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9002140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C90021;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C90021 0%, #780014 100%);

#C90021 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C90021 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.