Information about #CD3C32 color

#CD3C32 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CD3C32 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(205, 60, 50) (80.4% red, 23.5% green, 19.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 57 / 61 / 20 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#CD3C32 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Flush Mahogany (#CA3435). Nearby in the Register you will also find Persian Red (#CC3333) and Madder Lake (#CC3336).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(205, 60, 50)), which gives #CD3C32 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CD3C32 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. #CD3C32 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CD3C32 color variations

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

#CD3C32 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #CD3C32

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

Persian Red color link
Persian Red

#CC3333

Madder Lake color link
Madder Lake

#CC3336

Scarlet Rose color link
Scarlet Rose

#C73D2A

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Jasper color link
Jasper

#D73B3E

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Chestnut Red color link
Chestnut Red

#C34A2C

CG Red color link
CG Red

#E03C31

Rustic Red color link
Rustic Red

#D44641

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CD3C32
  • RGB205, 60, 50
  • CMYK0, 57, 61, 20
  • CSSrgb(205, 60, 50)
  • HSL4°, 61%, 50%
  • HSL Precise3.871°, 60.784%, 50%
  • HSV4°, 76%, 80%
  • HSB4°, 76%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.804, 0.235, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.804, 0.235, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.804, 0.235, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCD3C32
  • DECIMAL ID13450290
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01