HEX C73240 - #C73240, RGB(199,50,64) Color
| Color Name: | Brick Red* |
| Hex Color Code: | #C73240 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(199, 50, 64) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 74.9%, 67.8%, 22.0% |
What color is C73240?
The RGB color code for color number #C73240 is RGB(199, 50, 64). In the RGB color model, #C73240 has a red value of 199, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 74.9% magenta, 67.8% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 354.4° (degrees), 59.8 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C73240 has a hue of 354.4° (degrees), 74.9 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.
Color C73240 is cool or warm?
Color C73240 is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #C73240? (For interior and product design)
C73240 has an LRV of nearly 15. 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
#C73240
Light Color
Compare LRV 15 of #C73240 with dark and light Color
Is #C73240 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color C73240 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.
Change Background Color:
Normal text - 14pt
Normal Bold text - 12pt
Large text - 18pt
Large Bold text - 14pt
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #C73240 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(199, 50, 64)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
50 (19.6%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
74.87%
Yellow
67.84%
Key
21.96%
HSL
HSL(354.36deg, 59.8 %, 48.8 %)
Hue
354.36°
Saturation
59.84 %.
Lightness
48.82 %.
RYB
RYB(166, 71, 68)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Yellow
71 (28.0%)
Blue
68 (26.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
354.36°
Saturation
74.87 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.
HWB
H: 354.36°
W: 19.61 %
B: 21.96 %
XYZ
X : 25.62
Y : 14.79
Z : 6.36
YXY
Y1 : 14.79
X : 0.55
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 21.96%
M : 80.39%
Y : 74.90%
LRV
~ 14.8 %
Munsell Color System
5.4R 4.4/13.2
CIE-Lab
L : 45.35
A : 58.54
B : 28.19
CIE-Lch
L : 45.35
C : 64.98
H : 25.71
CIE-Luv
L : 45.35
U : 109.99
V : 18.33
Hunter-Lab
L : 38.46
A : 51.59
B : 17.13
Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint
Color Name of HEX #C73240
Here are the colors similar to C73240. 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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C73240.
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C73240.
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C73240.
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C73240.
RAL Design
RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C73240.
Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag
Paint color for Hex #C73240
Here are the paint colors similar to C73240. 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 C73240 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C73240 to Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Hex color C73240 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C73240 to Benjamin Moore
PPG Paints
Hex color C73240 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C73240 to PPG Paints
Valspar
Hex color C73240 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C73240 to Valspar
Behr
Hex color C73240 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C73240 to Behr
Sherwin Williams
Hex color C73240 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C73240 to Sherwin Williams
Farrow & Ball
Hex color C73240 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C73240 to Farrow & Ball
Color Combinations
#C73240 color palettes and scheme combination
4D1319
751E26
9E2833
C73240
D55763
DF8089
E9A9AF
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.
B932C7
C7328A
C73240
C76F32
C7B932
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.
C73240
40C732
3240C7
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
C73240
8AC732
32C7B9
6F32C7
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
C73240
CC4653
D25B66
D76F79
DD848C
E3989F
E8ADB2
EEC1C5
F3D6D8
F9EAEB
FFFFFF
C73240
B32D39
9F2833
8B232C
771E26
631920
4F1319
3B0F13
270A0C
130506
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
C73240
Brick Red*
32C7B9
Medium Turquoise*
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 #C73240?
Color that best contrast with #C73240 is #32C7B9,
color name is Medium Turquoise*
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 #C73240?
Complementary or Opposite color for #C73240 is #32C7B9, color name is Medium Turquoise*.
Color Images and Mockup
Mobile app mockup example for #C73240 color
T-Shirt mockup example for #C73240 color
Chart visualization example with #C73240 color