Color swatch image showing #C93C16 with RGB(201,60,22) values
Color swatch image showing #C93C16 with RGB(201,60,22) values

#C93C16 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C93C16 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C93C16 Color Information

#C93C16 RGB value is (201, 60, 22). The hex color red value is 201, green is 60, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 80 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 89 percent, 21 percent.

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#C93C16 Color Meaning

Color #C93C16 communicates energy, enthusiasm, and proactive creativity. #C93C16 warm red-orange merges the passion of red with the vibrancy of orange, creating a lively and motivating hue. In psychology, color #C93C16 encourages action, engagement, and adventurous thinking. #C93C16 inspires social interaction and dynamic problem solving. Culturally, color #C93C16 is tied to festive traditions, signaling, and active design. Spiritually, #C93C16 reflects initiative, vitality, and the courage to embrace transformation with confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #C93C16 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
#C93C16
RGB
rgb(201, 60, 22)
HSL
hsl(13°, 80%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 70%, 89%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 89%, 79%)
XYZ
25.8481 15.7072 2.4285
Yxy
15.7072 0.5877 0.3571
Hunter Lab
39.6323 4.0232 1.7142
CIE-Lab
46.5879 54.1660 51.6127

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C93C16 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

#C93C16 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 #C93C16 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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#C93C16

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

5.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C93C16 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

#C93C16

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C93C16;

Text Color

color: #C93C16;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C93C16;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C93C1640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C93C16;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C93C16 0%, #79250d 100%);

#C93C16 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C93C16 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.