#CB172C Hex Color Code

#CB172C

The Hexadecimal Color #CB172C is a contrast shade of Crimson. #CB172C RGB value is rgb(203, 23, 44). RGB Color Model of #CB172C consists of 79% red, 9% green and 17% blue. HSL color Mode of #CB172C has 353°(degrees) Hue, 80% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #CB172C color has an wavelength of 397.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #CB172C is #CC3333. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #CB172C is #C13. The Closest Color to #CB172C is #DC143C. Official Name of #CB172C Hex Code is Cardinal. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #CB172C is 0 Cyan 89 Magenta 78 Yellow 20 Black and #CB172C CMY is 0, 89, 78. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #CB172C is hsl(353,80,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(353, 89, 80). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #CB172C is 25.39, 13.5, 3.65.
Hex8 Value of #CB172C is #CB172CFF. Decimal Value of #CB172C is 13309740 and Octal Value of #CB172C is 62613454. Binary Value of #CB172C is 11001011, 10111, 101100 and Android of #CB172C is 4291499820 / 0xffcb172c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #CB172C is 0.597, 0.317, 0.317 and YIQ Color Space of #CB172C is 79.214, 100.5147, 44.6052. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #CB172C is 23.81, 5.07, 3.85. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #CB172C is 43.51, 65.52, 38.11. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #CB172C is 43.51, 128.61, 22.83. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #CB172C is 43.51, 75.8, 30.18. Hunter Lab variable of #CB172C is 36.74, 59.05, 19.83.

#CB172C - Cardinal Color Image
#CB172C - Cardinal Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #CB172C

RGB Percentages of #CB172C

79%
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 #CB172C

79.61%
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 #CB172C

0%
89%
78%
20%

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 #CB172C

To get 25% Saturated #CB172C Color, you need to convert the hex color #CB172C 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 #CB172C 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 #CB172C

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 #CB172C

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 #CB172C

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 #CB172C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #CB172C to it's the darkest color.

#CB172C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(203, 23, 44)
RGB Percent 79%, 9%, 17%
RYB 203.0, 23.0, 44.0
CMYK 0, 89, 78, 20
CMY 0, 89, 78
HSL hsl(353, 80%, 44%)
HSLA hsl(353, 80%, 44%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(353, 89, 80)
XYZ 25.39, 13.5, 3.65
Hex8 Value #CB172CFF
Decimal Value 13309740
Octal Value 62613454
Binary Value 11001011,10111,101100
Android 4291499820 / 0xffcb172c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(353, 80%, 44%)
xyY 0.597, 0.317, 13.495
YIQ 79.214, 100.5147, 44.6052
LMS 23.81, 5.07, 3.85
CieLAB 43.51, 65.52, 38.11
CieLUV : LCHuv 43.51, 128.61, 22.83
CieLCH : LCHab 43.51, 75.8, 30.18
Hunter Lab 36.74, 59.05, 19.83
YUV 79.214, -17.3, 108.6
YDbDr 79.214, -53.01, -235.38
YCbCr 84.03, 110.54, 205.56
YCoCg 73.25, 123.5, -50.25
YPbPr 79.21, -19.87, 88.29
Munsell Color System 10759.55 500.29/40.03

#CB172C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#CB172C as Background:

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="background: #CB172C">…</p>

#CB172C as Text Color:

When married people don't get on they can separate, but if they're not married it's impossible. It's a tie that only death can sever.

W. Somerset Maugham
<p style="color: #CB172C">…</p>

#CB172C as Text Shadow:

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="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #CB172C">…</p>

#CB172C as Linear Gradient:

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
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #CB172C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #CB172C?

RGB Value for #CB172C is rgb(203, 23, 44).

What is the RGB percentage of #CB172C?

RGB percentage for #CB172C is 79% Red 9% Green 17% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #CB172C?

CMYK Color Model of #CB172C is 0 Cyan 89 Magenta 78 Yellow 20 Black.

What is the HSL value of #CB172C?

HSL Value of #CB172C is 353°(degrees) Hue 80 Saturation 44 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #CB172C?

HSV Value of #CB172C is 353 Hue 89 Saturation 80 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #CB172C?

XYZ Color Model of #CB172C is 25.39, 13.5, 3.65.