#C3173E Hex Color Code

#C3173E

The Hexadecimal Color #C3173E is a contrast shade of Crimson. #C3173E RGB value is rgb(195, 23, 62). RGB Color Model of #C3173E consists of 76% red, 9% green and 24% blue. HSL color Mode of #C3173E has 346°(degrees) Hue, 79% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #C3173E color has an wavelength of 402.14815nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #C3173E is #CC3366. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #C3173E is #B14. The Closest Color to #C3173E is #DC143C. Official Name of #C3173E Hex Code is Cardinal. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #C3173E is 0 Cyan 88 Magenta 68 Yellow 24 Black and #C3173E CMY is 0, 88, 68. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #C3173E is hsl(346,79,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(346, 88, 76). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #C3173E is 23.68, 12.57, 5.74.
Hex8 Value of #C3173E is #C3173EFF. Decimal Value of #C3173E is 12785470 and Octal Value of #C3173E is 60613476. Binary Value of #C3173E is 11000011, 10111, 111110 and Android of #C3173E is 4290975550 / 0xffc3173e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #C3173E is 0.564, 0.299, 0.299 and YIQ Color Space of #C3173E is 78.874, 89.9641, 48.5148. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #C3173E is 21.82, 4.71, 5.89. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #C3173E is 42.11, 64.15, 25.19. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #C3173E is 42.11, 117.68, 13.52. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #C3173E is 42.11, 68.92, 21.44. Hunter Lab variable of #C3173E is 35.45, 57.18, 15.22.

#C3173E - Cardinal Color Image
#C3173E - Cardinal Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #C3173E

RGB Percentages of #C3173E

76%
9%
24%

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 #C3173E

76.47%
9.02%
24.31%

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 #C3173E

0%
88%
68%
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 #C3173E

To get 25% Saturated #C3173E Color, you need to convert the hex color #C3173E 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 #C3173E 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 #C3173E

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 #C3173E

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 #C3173E

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 #C3173E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #C3173E to it's the darkest color.

#C3173E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(195, 23, 62)
RGB Percent 76%, 9%, 24%
RYB 195.0, 23.0, 62.0
CMYK 0, 88, 68, 24
CMY 0, 88, 68
HSL hsl(346, 79%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(346, 79%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(346, 88, 76)
XYZ 23.68, 12.57, 5.74
Hex8 Value #C3173EFF
Decimal Value 12785470
Octal Value 60613476
Binary Value 11000011,10111,111110
Android 4290975550 / 0xffc3173e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(346, 79%, 43%)
xyY 0.564, 0.299, 12.567
YIQ 78.874, 89.9641, 48.5148
LMS 21.82, 4.71, 5.89
CieLAB 42.11, 64.15, 25.19
CieLUV : LCHuv 42.11, 117.68, 13.52
CieLCH : LCHab 42.11, 68.92, 21.44
Hunter Lab 35.45, 57.18, 15.22
YUV 78.874, -8.28, 101.88
YDbDr 78.874, -25.41, -220.81
YCbCr 83.74, 119.64, 200.76
YCoCg 75.75, 128.5, -52.75
YPbPr 78.87, -9.52, 82.83
Munsell Color System 10629.69 482.64/26.05

#C3173E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#C3173E as Background:

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.

Mark Twain
<p style="background: #C3173E">…</p>

#C3173E as Text Color:

The most extraordinary thing in the world is an ordinary man and an ordinary woman and their ordinary children.

Gilbert K. Chesterton
<p style="color: #C3173E">…</p>

#C3173E as Text Shadow:

She discovered with great delight that one does not love one's children just because they are one's children but because of the friendship formed while raising them.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #C3173E">…</p>

#C3173E as Linear Gradient:

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.

Bill Vaughan
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #C3173E)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #C3173E?

RGB Value for #C3173E is rgb(195, 23, 62).

What is the RGB percentage of #C3173E?

RGB percentage for #C3173E is 76% Red 9% Green 24% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #C3173E?

CMYK Color Model of #C3173E is 0 Cyan 88 Magenta 68 Yellow 24 Black.

What is the HSL value of #C3173E?

HSL Value of #C3173E is 346°(degrees) Hue 79 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #C3173E?

HSV Value of #C3173E is 346 Hue 88 Saturation 76 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #C3173E?

XYZ Color Model of #C3173E is 23.68, 12.57, 5.74.