Information about #C30424 color

#C30424 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C30424 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(195, 4, 36) — 76.5% red, 1.6% green, 14.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 75 / 62 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C30424 presents itself as a maximally vivid red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cincinnati Red (#C6011F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Monza (#C7031E) and Pepsi Red (#C9002B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(195, 4, 36)), which gives #C30424 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C30424 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #C30424 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C30424 color variations

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

#C30424 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 #C30424

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C30424
  • RGB195, 4, 36
  • CMYK0, 75, 62, 24
  • CSSrgb(195, 4, 36)
  • HSL350°, 96%, 39%
  • HSL Precise349.948°, 95.98%, 39.02%
  • HSV350°, 98%, 76%
  • HSB350°, 98%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.765
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.016
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • GLSLvec3(0.765, 0.016, 0.141)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.765, 0.016, 0.141, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.765, 0.016, 0.141)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB1.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDC30424
  • DECIMAL ID12780580
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01