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#C93C04 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C93C04 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C93C04 Color Information

#C93C04 RGB value is (201, 60, 4). The hex color red value is 201, green is 60, and blue is 4. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 98 percent, 21percent.

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#C93C04 Color Meaning

Color #C93C04 deepens urgency into gravity. #C93C04 desaturated, brick-leaning red-orange moves away from digital flash toward material substance—think terracotta, dried blood, or sun-baked clay. Color #C93C04 signals consequence, not just action. #C93C04’s the color of decisions that matter. Accessibility research shows that color #C93C04 meets contrast standards for large text even on off-white backgrounds, making #C93C04 valuable in print and low-vision digital contexts. Color #C93C04 avoids the “cheap” feel of neon reds by grounding its energy in earth tones. Color #C93C04 feels earned, not imposed. Modern brands use color #C93C04 in ethical fashion, craft spirits, and heritage tools to signal authenticity with intensity. Paired with oat linen or deep green, color #C93C04 creates palettes that feel both passionate and responsible. Color #C93C04 doesn’t trend—#C93C04 endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #C93C04 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
#C93C04
RGB
rgb(201, 60, 4)
HSL
hsl(17°, 96%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 70%, 98%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 98%, 79%)
XYZ
25.7252 15.6580 1.7813
Yxy
15.6580 0.5960 0.3628
Hunter Lab
39.5702 3.9889 1.7807
CIE-Lab
46.5225 53.9335 57.0258

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue4 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C93C04 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

#C93C04 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 #C93C04 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 AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C93C04 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

#C93C04

protanopia

#8c8b12

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C93C04;

Text Color

color: #C93C04;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C93C04;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C93C0440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C93C04;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C93C04 0%, #782402 100%);

#C93C04 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C93C04 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.