Information about #C40323 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C40323 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(196, 3, 35) — 76.9% red, 1.2% green, 13.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 76 / 63 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C40323 is a intensely saturated red 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 a hair away 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(196, 3, 35)), which gives #C40323 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C40323 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C40323 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C40323 color variations

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#C40323 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 #C40323

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

#C40323 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C40323
  • RGB196, 3, 35
  • CMYK0, 76, 63, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 3, 35)
  • HSL350°, 97%, 39%
  • HSL Precise350.052°, 96.985%, 39.02%
  • HSV350°, 98%, 77%
  • HSB350°, 98%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.012
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.012, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.012, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.012, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB1.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDC40323
  • DECIMAL ID12845859
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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