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#C90040 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C90040 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C90040 Color Information

#C90040 RGB value is (201, 0, 64). The hex color red value is 201, green is 0, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 341°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 68 percent, 21percent.

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#C90040 Color Meaning

color #C90040 represents bold energy, passion, and visible determination. #C90040 vivid, medium-dark crimson red encourages action, assertiveness, and emotional engagement. Psychologically, Color #C90040 stimulates confidence, courage, and attention, making #C90040 an effective motivational color. Culturally, crimson is tied to vitality, celebration, and prominence in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions link #C90040 to luck, protection, and auspicious power. Feng Shui applies red tones to fame, energy, and relationship areas, enhancing recognition, motivation, and vitality. Spiritually, #C90040 resonates with the root chakra, grounding energy while energizing initiative and personal strength. In design, Color #C90040 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 #C90040 for dramatic emphasis and visual energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #C90040 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
#C90040
RGB
rgb(201, 0, 64)
HSL
hsl(341°, 100%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 68%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(341°, 100%, 79%)
XYZ
25.0128 12.7877 6.0004
Yxy
12.7877 0.5711 0.2920
Hunter Lab
35.7599 4.2750 0.8351
CIE-Lab
42.4416 68.5106 24.6521

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C90040 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

#C90040 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 #C90040 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+)

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C90040 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: #C90040;

Text Color

color: #C90040;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C90040;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9004040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C90040;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C90040 0%, #780026 100%);

#C90040 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C90040 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.