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What color is C62D42?

The color name for #C62D42 is Brick Red and is belongs to the Red color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #C62D42 is RGB(198, 45, 66). In the RGB color model, #C62D42 has a red value of 198, a green value of 45, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 77.3% magenta, 66.7% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 351.8° (degrees), 63.0 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C62D42 has a hue of 351.8° (degrees), 77.3 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C62D42 is cool or warm?

Color C62D42 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C62D42? (For interior and product design)

C62D42 has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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

#C62D42

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #C62D42 with dark and light Color




Is #C62D42 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C62D42 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 #C62D42 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 45, 66)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
45 (17.6%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
77.27%
Yellow
66.67%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(351.76deg, 63.0 %, 47.6 %)

Hue
351.76°
Saturation
62.96 %.
Lightness
47.65 %.

RYB

RYB(169, 68, 71)
Red
169 (66.2%)
Yellow
68 (26.8%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
351.76°
Saturation
77.27 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 351.76°

W: 17.65 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 25.21

Y : 14.28

Z : 6.58

YXY

Y1 : 14.28

X : 0.55

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 82.35%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 14.3 %

Munsell Color System

4.8R 4.3/13.3

CIE-Lab

L : 44.63

A : 59.94

B : 26.04

CIE-Lch

L : 44.63

C : 65.35

H : 23.48

CIE-Luv

L : 44.63

U : 111.02

V : 15.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.78

A : 52.98

B : 16.12






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C62D42


Here are the colors similar to C62D42. 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.



#C41E3A
Cardinal
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#BC3F4A
Sanguine
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#D70040
Rich Carmine
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C62D42.


#C22F41
PANTONE 4059 C
ΔE - 0.75 (99.2% similar)
#BD3742
PANTONE 4060 C
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#CE0037
PANTONE 206 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#C54149
PANTONE 10165 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C62D42.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C62D42.


#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C62D42.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C62D42.




Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#C91F37
Foreign Crimson
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C32148
Bright maroon
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#D3003F
Utah Crimson
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C62D42


Here are the paint colors similar to C62D42. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C62D42 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C62D42 to Dunn-Edwards


#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#C93543
Red Icon (DEA 104)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#B73D3F
Cherry Bomb (DEA 105)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C62D42 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C62D42 to PPG Paints


#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#C6494C
Burnt Red (PPG1188-7)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C62D42 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C62D42 to Benjamin Moore


#BD3A42
Poppy (1315)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#C53D46
Watermelon Red (2087-20)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C0324A
Rose Parade (2086-20)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BC4550
Santa's Suit (1336)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C62D42 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C62D42 to Valspar


#C8404C
Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B93E4E
Berry Blush (1004-1A)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#D03739
Red Bliss (1010-1)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C62D42 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C62D42 to Sherwin Williams


#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#BB4B51
Coral Bells (SW 6593)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#C33A36
Stop (SW 6869)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C62D42 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C62D42 to Behr


#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#BE4B47
Intrigue (P160-6)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Brick Red - #C62D42 color palettes and coordinating colors


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



C62D42
Brick Red

2DC6B1
Keppel*


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 Brick Red - #C62D42?

Color that best contrast with Brick Red - #C62D42 is #2DC6B1, color name is Keppel*
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 Brick Red - #C62D42?

Complementary or Opposite color for Brick Red - #C62D42 is #2DC6B1, color name is Keppel*.





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