#C9173C Hex Color Code

#C9173C

The Hexadecimal Color #C9173C is a contrast shade of Crimson. #C9173C RGB value is rgb(201, 23, 60). RGB Color Model of #C9173C consists of 78% red, 9% green and 23% blue. HSL color Mode of #C9173C has 348°(degrees) Hue, 79% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #C9173C color has an wavelength of 400.88889nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #C9173C is #CC3366. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #C9173C is #C14. The Closest Color to #C9173C is #DC143C. Official Name of #C9173C Hex Code is Cardinal. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #C9173C is 0 Cyan 89 Magenta 70 Yellow 21 Black and #C9173C CMY is 0, 89, 70. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #C9173C is hsl(348,79,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(348, 89, 79). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #C9173C is 25.21, 13.36, 5.53.
Hex8 Value of #C9173C is #C9173CFF. Decimal Value of #C9173C is 13178684 and Octal Value of #C9173C is 62213474. Binary Value of #C9173C is 11001001, 10111, 111100 and Android of #C9173C is 4291368764 / 0xffc9173c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #C9173C is 0.572, 0.303, 0.303 and YIQ Color Space of #C9173C is 80.44, 94.1821, 49.1614. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #C9173C is 23.32, 4.97, 5.7. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #C9173C is 43.3, 65.65, 28.18. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #C9173C is 43.3, 123.0, 15.82. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #C9173C is 43.3, 71.44, 23.23. Hunter Lab variable of #C9173C is 36.55, 59.15, 16.62.

#C9173C - Cardinal Color Image
#C9173C - Cardinal Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #C9173C

RGB Percentages of #C9173C

78%
9%
23%

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 #C9173C

78.82%
9.02%
23.53%

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 #C9173C

0%
89%
70%
21%

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 #C9173C

To get 25% Saturated #C9173C Color, you need to convert the hex color #C9173C 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 #C9173C 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 #C9173C

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 #C9173C

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 #C9173C

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 #C9173C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #C9173C to it's the darkest color.

#C9173C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(201, 23, 60)
RGB Percent 78%, 9%, 23%
RYB 201.0, 23.0, 60.0
CMYK 0, 89, 70, 21
CMY 0, 89, 70
HSL hsl(348, 79%, 44%)
HSLA hsl(348, 79%, 44%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(348, 89, 79)
XYZ 25.21, 13.36, 5.53
Hex8 Value #C9173CFF
Decimal Value 13178684
Octal Value 62213474
Binary Value 11001001,10111,111100
Android 4291368764 / 0xffc9173c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(348, 79%, 44%)
xyY 0.572, 0.303, 13.361
YIQ 80.44, 94.1821, 49.1614
LMS 23.32, 4.97, 5.7
CieLAB 43.3, 65.65, 28.18
CieLUV : LCHuv 43.3, 123.0, 15.82
CieLCH : LCHab 43.3, 71.44, 23.23
Hunter Lab 36.55, 59.15, 16.62
YUV 80.44, -10.03, 105.77
YDbDr 80.44, -30.78, -229.24
YCbCr 85.08, 117.87, 203.54
YCoCg 76.75, 130.5, -53.75
YPbPr 80.44, -11.54, 85.99
Munsell Color System 10748.67 479.30/28.70

#C9173C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#C9173C as Background:

The modern airplane creates a new geographical dimension. A navigable ocean of air blankets the whole surface of the globe. There are no distant places any longer: the world is small and the world is one.

Wendell Willkie
<p style="background: #C9173C">…</p>

#C9173C as Text Color:

Somewhere there was once a Flower, a Stone, a Crystal, a Queen, a King, a Palace, a Lover and his Beloved, and this was long ago, on an Island somewhere in the ocean 5,000 years ago. . . . Such is Love, the Mystic Flower of the Soul. This is the Center, the Self.

Carl Jung
<p style="color: #C9173C">…</p>

#C9173C as Text Shadow:

You as a salt-being, made of salt, go to fathom the depth of the ocean, and in the process you yourself dissolve. A great maharishi once said that true meditation is like this.

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #C9173C">…</p>

#C9173C as Linear Gradient:

The ocean . . . cold and wild the surf, rushing in to overwhelm the beach, the wind, stinging my cheeks, enveloping me in total freedom.

Scott Holman
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #C9173C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #C9173C?

RGB Value for #C9173C is rgb(201, 23, 60).

What is the RGB percentage of #C9173C?

RGB percentage for #C9173C is 78% Red 9% Green 23% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #C9173C?

CMYK Color Model of #C9173C is 0 Cyan 89 Magenta 70 Yellow 21 Black.

What is the HSL value of #C9173C?

HSL Value of #C9173C is 348°(degrees) Hue 79 Saturation 44 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #C9173C?

HSV Value of #C9173C is 348 Hue 89 Saturation 79 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #C9173C?

XYZ Color Model of #C9173C is 25.21, 13.36, 5.53.