Information about #C3002D color

#C3002D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C3002D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(195, 0, 45) — 76.5% red, 0% green, 17.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 76 / 59 / 24. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #C3002D reads as a pure, full-strength earthy red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lipstick Red (#C0022F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pepsi Red (#C9002B) and Crimson Glory (#BE0032).

In RGB terms — rgb(195, 0, 45) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #C3002D: 6.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.4:1 for black. #C3002D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C3002D color variations

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

#C3002D 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 #C3002D

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

Lipstick Red color link
Lipstick Red

#C0022F

Pepsi Red color link
Pepsi Red

#C9002B

Bills Red color link
Bills Red

#C60C30

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Cherry color link
Cherry

#D2042D

Huawei Red color link
Huawei Red

#CF0A2C

Monza color link
Monza

#C7031E

Red Tape color link
Red Tape

#B3002F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C3002D
  • RGB195, 0, 45
  • CMYK0, 76, 59, 24
  • CSSrgb(195, 0, 45)
  • HSL346°, 100%, 38%
  • HSL Precise346.154°, 100%, 38.235%
  • HSV346°, 100%, 76%
  • HSB346°, 100%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.765
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.000
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.765, 0.000, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.765, 0.000, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.765, 0.000, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDC3002D
  • DECIMAL ID12779565
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01