#C51E38 Hex Color Code

#C51E38

The Hexadecimal Color #C51E38 is a contrast shade of Crimson. #C51E38 RGB value is rgb(197, 30, 56). RGB Color Model of #C51E38 consists of 77% red, 11% green and 21% blue. HSL color Mode of #C51E38 has 351°(degrees) Hue, 74% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #C51E38 color has an wavelength of 399nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #C51E38 is #CC3366. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #C51E38 is #C23. The Closest Color to #C51E38 is #DC143C. Official Name of #C51E38 Hex Code is Cardinal. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #C51E38 is 0 Cyan 85 Magenta 72 Yellow 23 Black and #C51E38 CMY is 0, 85, 72. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #C51E38 is hsl(351,74,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(351, 85, 77). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #C51E38 is 24.21, 13.09, 4.99.
Hex8 Value of #C51E38 is #C51E38FF. Decimal Value of #C51E38 is 12918328 and Octal Value of #C51E38 is 61217070. Binary Value of #C51E38 is 11000101, 11110, 111000 and Android of #C51E38 is 4291108408 / 0xffc51e38. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #C51E38 is 0.572, 0.31, 0.31 and YIQ Color Space of #C51E38 is 82.897, 91.1615, 43.4117. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #C51E38 is 22.55, 5.22, 5.16. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #C51E38 is 42.9, 63.08, 29.98. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #C51E38 is 42.9, 118.96, 17.76. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #C51E38 is 42.9, 69.84, 25.42. Hunter Lab variable of #C51E38 is 36.18, 56.13, 17.15.

#C51E38 - Cardinal Color Image
#C51E38 - Cardinal Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #C51E38

RGB Percentages of #C51E38

77%
11%
21%

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 #C51E38

77.25%
11.76%
21.96%

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 #C51E38

0%
85%
72%
23%

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 #C51E38

To get 25% Saturated #C51E38 Color, you need to convert the hex color #C51E38 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 #C51E38 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 #C51E38

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 #C51E38

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 #C51E38

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 #C51E38 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #C51E38 to it's the darkest color.

#C51E38 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(197, 30, 56)
RGB Percent 77%, 11%, 21%
RYB 197.0, 30.0, 56.0
CMYK 0, 85, 72, 23
CMY 0, 85, 72
HSL hsl(351, 74%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(351, 74%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(351, 85, 77)
XYZ 24.21, 13.09, 4.99
Hex8 Value #C51E38FF
Decimal Value 12918328
Octal Value 61217070
Binary Value 11000101,11110,111000
Android 4291108408 / 0xffc51e38
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(351, 74%, 45%)
xyY 0.572, 0.31, 13.088
YIQ 82.897, 91.1615, 43.4117
LMS 22.55, 5.22, 5.16
CieLAB 42.9, 63.08, 29.98
CieLUV : LCHuv 42.9, 118.96, 17.76
CieLCH : LCHab 42.9, 69.84, 25.42
Hunter Lab 36.18, 56.13, 17.15
YUV 82.897, -13.21, 100.11
YDbDr 82.897, -40.49, -216.97
YCbCr 87.19, 114.67, 199.49
YCoCg 78.25, 126.5, -48.25
YPbPr 82.9, -15.18, 81.39
Munsell Color System 10684.78 475.55/31.47

#C51E38 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#C51E38 as Background:

A generous friendship no cold medium knows, Burns with one love, with one resentment glows; One should our interests and our passions be, My friend must hate the man that injures me.

Homer
<p style="background: #C51E38">…</p>

#C51E38 as Text Color:

I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another.

Jean Cocteau
<p style="color: #C51E38">…</p>

#C51E38 as Text Shadow:

The man who backbites an absent friend, nay, who does not stand up for him when another blames him, the man who angles for bursts of laughter and for the repute of a wit, who can invent what he never saw, who cannot keep a secret -- that man is black at heart: mark and avoid him.

Marcus Tullius Cicero
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #C51E38">…</p>

#C51E38 as Linear Gradient:

We love everything on our own account; we even follow our own taste and inclination when we prefer our friends to ourselves; and yet it is this preference alone that constitutes true and perfect friendship.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #C51E38)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #C51E38?

RGB Value for #C51E38 is rgb(197, 30, 56).

What is the RGB percentage of #C51E38?

RGB percentage for #C51E38 is 77% Red 11% Green 21% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #C51E38?

CMYK Color Model of #C51E38 is 0 Cyan 85 Magenta 72 Yellow 23 Black.

What is the HSL value of #C51E38?

HSL Value of #C51E38 is 351°(degrees) Hue 74 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #C51E38?

HSV Value of #C51E38 is 351 Hue 85 Saturation 77 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #C51E38?

XYZ Color Model of #C51E38 is 24.21, 13.09, 4.99.