#C3172C Hex Color Code

#C3172C

The Hexadecimal Color #C3172C is a contrast shade of Fire Brick. #C3172C RGB value is rgb(195, 23, 44). RGB Color Model of #C3172C consists of 76% red, 9% green and 17% blue. HSL color Mode of #C3172C has 353°(degrees) Hue, 79% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #C3172C color has an wavelength of 397.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #C3172C is #CC3333. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #C3172C is #B13. The Closest Color to #C3172C is #B22222. Official Name of #C3172C Hex Code is Cardinal. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #C3172C is 0 Cyan 88 Magenta 77 Yellow 24 Black and #C3172C CMY is 0, 88, 77. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #C3172C is hsl(353,79,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(353, 88, 76). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #C3172C is 23.27, 12.4, 3.55.
Hex8 Value of #C3172C is #C3172CFF. Decimal Value of #C3172C is 12785452 and Octal Value of #C3172C is 60613454. Binary Value of #C3172C is 11000011, 10111, 101100 and Android of #C3172C is 4290975532 / 0xffc3172c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #C3172C is 0.593, 0.316, 0.316 and YIQ Color Space of #C3172C is 76.822, 95.7475, 42.9132. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #C3172C is 21.8, 4.7, 3.73. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #C3172C is 41.84, 63.46, 35.84. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #C3172C is 41.84, 122.62, 21.27. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #C3172C is 41.84, 72.88, 29.46. Hunter Lab variable of #C3172C is 35.21, 56.33, 18.67.

#C3172C - Cardinal Color Image
#C3172C - Cardinal Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #C3172C

RGB Percentages of #C3172C

76%
9%
17%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #C3172C

76.47%
9.02%
17.25%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #C3172C

0%
88%
77%
24%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #C3172C

To get 25% Saturated #C3172C Color, you need to convert the hex color #C3172C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #C3172C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #C3172C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #C3172C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #C3172C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #C3172C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #C3172C to it's the darkest color.

#C3172C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(195, 23, 44)
RGB Percent 76%, 9%, 17%
RYB 195.0, 23.0, 44.0
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 24
CMY 0, 88, 77
HSL hsl(353, 79%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(353, 79%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(353, 88, 76)
XYZ 23.27, 12.4, 3.55
Hex8 Value #C3172CFF
Decimal Value 12785452
Octal Value 60613454
Binary Value 11000011,10111,101100
Android 4290975532 / 0xffc3172c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(353, 79%, 43%)
xyY 0.593, 0.316, 12.401
YIQ 76.822, 95.7475, 42.9132
LMS 21.8, 4.7, 3.73
CieLAB 41.84, 63.46, 35.84
CieLUV : LCHuv 41.84, 122.62, 21.27
CieLCH : LCHab 41.84, 72.88, 29.46
Hunter Lab 35.21, 56.33, 18.67
YUV 76.822, -16.13, 103.68
YDbDr 76.822, -49.41, -224.72
YCbCr 81.98, 111.73, 202.05
YCoCg 71.25, 119.5, -48.25
YPbPr 76.82, -18.52, 84.29
Munsell Color System 10594.45 504.97/38.67

#C3172C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#C3172C as Background:

There was never a time when the world began, because it goes round and round like a circle, and there is no place on a circle where it begins. Look at my watch, which tells the time; it goes round, and so the world repeats itself again and again.

Alan Watts
<p style="background: #C3172C">…</p>

#C3172C as Text Color:

Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world.

Ben Okri
<p style="color: #C3172C">…</p>

#C3172C as Text Shadow:

I was around when my father finished the last payment of his house. I remember like it was yesterday. He had worked all those years to own that house and he cried. He was so excited and so happy and I want to see other people get that feeling, too.

Magic Johnson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #C3172C">…</p>

#C3172C as Linear Gradient:

Start telling the stories that only you can tell, because there'll always be better writers than you and there'll always be smarter writers than you. There will always be people who are much better at doing this or doing that - but you are the only you.

Neil Gaiman
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #C3172C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #C3172C?

RGB Value for #C3172C is rgb(195, 23, 44).

What is the RGB percentage of #C3172C?

RGB percentage for #C3172C is 76% Red 9% Green 17% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #C3172C?

CMYK Color Model of #C3172C is 0 Cyan 88 Magenta 77 Yellow 24 Black.

What is the HSL value of #C3172C?

HSL Value of #C3172C is 353°(degrees) Hue 79 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #C3172C?

HSV Value of #C3172C is 353 Hue 88 Saturation 76 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #C3172C?

XYZ Color Model of #C3172C is 23.27, 12.4, 3.55.