Information about #C40C1D color

#C40C1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C40C1D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(196, 12, 29) (76.9% red, 4.7% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 72 / 65 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C40C1D is a maximally vivid earthy red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Monza (#C7031E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Venetian Red (#C80815) and Cincinnati Red (#C6011F).

In RGB terms — rgb(196, 12, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 6.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.4:1. No one has named #C40C1D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C40C1D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#C40C1D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#F01C31

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#F45565

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#F78D98

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#FBC6CB

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White

#FFFFFF

#C40C1D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#9D0A18

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#750712

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#4E050C

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#270206

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Black

#000000

#C40C1D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#B9202F

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#AD3541

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#9F4C55

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#906569

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Grey

#808080

#C40C1D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#B2C40C

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#C48D0C

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#C4430C

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#C40C1D

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#C40C68

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#C40CB2

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#8D0CC4

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#C40C1D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#0DC5B2
#0DC5B2

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#0D7BC5
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#0DC556
#0DC556

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#C50D7B
#C50D7B

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#C40C1D
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#1FC50D
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#0D1FC5
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#C5B20D
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#0DC5B2
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#0D1FC5
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#7BC50D
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#0DC5B2
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#560DC5
#560DC5

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Nearest named colors to #C40C1D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Monza color link
Monza

#C7031E

Venetian Red color link
Venetian Red

#C80815

Cincinnati Red color link
Cincinnati Red

#C6011F

Lava color link
Lava

#CF1020

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Queen Regina color link
Queen Regina

#CE1322

Mexico Red color link
Mexico Red

#CE1125

Egypt Red color link
Egypt Red

#CE1126

Private Office Dr. Hamed Al Suwaidi UAE color link
Private Office Dr. Hamed Al Suwaidi UAE

#C8112A

Harvard Crimson color link
Harvard Crimson

#C90016

Philippine Red color link
Philippine Red

#CE1127

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

#C40C1D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C40C1D
  • RGB196, 12, 29
  • CMYK0, 72, 65, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 12, 29)
  • HSL354°, 88%, 41%
  • HSL Precise354.457°, 88.462%, 40.784%
  • HSV354°, 94%, 77%
  • HSB354°, 94%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.047, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.047, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.047, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC40C1D
  • DECIMAL ID12848157
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited1 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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