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What color is C54040?

The RGB color code for color number #C54040 is RGB(197, 64, 64). In the RGB color model, #C54040 has a red value of 197, a green value of 64, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 67.5% magenta, 67.5% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 53.4 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C54040 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 67.5 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C54040 is cool or warm?

Color C54040 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C54040? (For interior and product design)

C54040 has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#C54040

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #C54040 with dark and light Color




Is #C54040 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C54040 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #C54040 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 64, 64)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
64 (25.1%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
67.51%
Yellow
67.51%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 53.4 %, 51.2 %)

Hue
Saturation
53.41 %.
Lightness
51.18 %.

RYB

RYB(155, 81, 67)
Red
155 (60.6%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
67 (26.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
67.51 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 25.10 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 25.78

Y : 15.91

Z : 6.56

YXY

Y1 : 15.91

X : 0.53

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 74.90%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 15.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.7R 4.5/11.8

CIE-Lab

L : 46.85

A : 52.76

B : 29.95

CIE-Lch

L : 46.85

C : 60.67

H : 29.59

CIE-Luv

L : 46.85

U : 100.64

V : 21.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.88

A : 45.6

B : 18.16






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C54040


Here are the colors similar to C54040. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CC3336
Madder Lake
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#CA3435
Mahogany Red
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#CC3333
Persian Red
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B94E48
Deep Chestnut
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C54040.


#C54644
PANTONE 2033 C
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#CB333B
PANTONE 1797 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#C54149
PANTONE 10165 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#BD4649
PANTONE 8903 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C54040.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C54040.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C54040.


#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#CC2C24
RAL 3028 - Pure Red
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#BF3922
RAL 2002 - Vermilion
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C54040.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C54040


Here are the paint colors similar to C54040. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C54040 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C54040 to Benjamin Moore


#C33D3D
Strawberry Red (2003-20)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#CB4746
Ryan Red (1314)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#C14C45
Geranium (1307)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#D33A41
Tricycle Red (2000-20)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C54040 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C54040 to Dunn-Edwards


#CB3D3C
Heart Throb (DET 412)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#BF4E46
Le Corbusier Crush (DET 421)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C93543
Red Icon (DEA 104)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B73D3F
Cherry Bomb (DEA 105)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C54040 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C54040 to Behr


#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#BE4B47
Intrigue (P160-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#C93F38
100 Mph (P170-7)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C54040 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C54040 to Sherwin Williams


#C33A36
Stop (SW 6869)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B8473D
Habanero Chile (SW 7589)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B24743
Red Tomato (SW 6607)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C54040 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C54040 to Valspar


#D03739
Red Bliss (1010-1)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BF3934
Oh So Red (1009-1)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C8404C
Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#C23730
Scarlet Tanager (M212)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C54040 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C54040 to PPG Paints


#C6494C
Burnt Red (PPG1188-7)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C54040 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



C54040
Madder Lake*

40C5C5
Maximum Blue Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #C54040?

Color that best contrast with #C54040 is #40C5C5, color name is Maximum Blue Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #C54040?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C54040 is #40C5C5, color name is Maximum Blue Green*.





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