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What color is C7042D?

The RGB color code for color number #C7042D is RGB(199, 4, 45). In the RGB color model, #C7042D has a red value of 199, a green value of 4, and a blue value of 45. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 98.0% magenta, 77.4% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 347.4° (degrees), 96.1 % saturation, and 39.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C7042D has a hue of 347.4° (degrees), 98.0 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color C7042D is cool or warm?

Color C7042D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C7042D? (For interior and product design)

C7042D has an LRV of nearly 12. 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.



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#C7042D

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #C7042D with dark and light Color




Is #C7042D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C7042D 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 #C7042D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 4, 45)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
4 (1.6%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
97.99%
Yellow
77.39%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(347.38deg, 96.1 %, 39.8 %)

Hue
347.38°
Saturation
96.06 %.
Lightness
39.80 %.

RYB

RYB(217, 49, 72)
Red
217 (85.2%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
72 (28.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
347.38°
Saturation
97.99 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 347.38°

W: 1.57 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 24.07

Y : 12.42

Z : 3.61

YXY

Y1 : 12.42

X : 0.6

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 98.43%

Y : 82.35%


LRV

~ 12.4 %

Munsell Color System

5R 4.0/16

CIE-Lab

L : 41.87

A : 66.88

B : 35.53

CIE-Lch

L : 41.87

C : 75.73

H : 27.98

CIE-Luv

L : 41.87

U : 129.27

V : 20.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.24

A : 60.25

B : 18.59






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C7042D


Here are the colors similar to C7042D. 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.



#C40233
Red (NCS)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#C41E3A
Cardinal
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#BE0032
Crimson Glory
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#BD2024
Safety Red
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C7042D.


#C8102E
PANTONE 186 C
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#CE0037
PANTONE 206 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BA0C2F
PANTONE 200 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#D50032
PANTONE 199 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C7042D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C7042D.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C7042D.


#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#CC2C24
RAL 3028 - Pure Red
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C7042D.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


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



#C9002B
Pepsi Red
ΔE - 0.66 (99.3% similar)
#C91F37
Foreign Crimson
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C7042D


Here are the paint colors similar to C7042D. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C7042D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C7042D to Sherwin Williams


#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#C33A36
Stop (SW 6869)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#A82E33
Heartthrob (SW 6866)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C7042D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C7042D to Benjamin Moore


#B82D33
Neon Red (2087-10)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B32735
Exotic Red (2086-10)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C92E2E
Red (2000-10)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#CA2C2C
Ruby Red (2001-10)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C7042D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C7042D to Dunn-Edwards


#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C7042D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C7042D to Valspar


#B0212A
Classic Red (1009-2)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BF3934
Oh So Red (1009-1)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#C23730
Scarlet Tanager (M212)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C7042D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C7042D to Behr


#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#C93F38
100 Mph (P170-7)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C7042D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C7042D to PPG Paints


#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C7042D 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



C7042D
Red (NCS)*

04C79E
Caribbean 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 #C7042D?

Color that best contrast with #C7042D is #04C79E, color name is Caribbean 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 #C7042D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C7042D is #04C79E, color name is Caribbean green*.





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