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HEX CA251E - #CA251E, RGB(202,37,30) Color


Color Name: Lava*
Hex Color Code: #CA251E
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 37, 30)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 81.7%, 85.1%, 20.8%



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What color is CA251E?

The RGB color code for color number #CA251E is RGB(202, 37, 30). In the RGB color model, #CA251E has a red value of 202, a green value of 37, and a blue value of 30. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 81.7% magenta, 85.1% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 2.4° (degrees), 74.1 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CA251E has a hue of 2.4° (degrees), 85.1 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Color CA251E is cool or warm?

Color CA251E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CA251E? (For interior and product design)

CA251E 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.



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#CA251E

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #CA251E with dark and light Color




Is #CA251E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CA251E 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 #CA251E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 37, 30)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
37 (14.5%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
81.68%
Yellow
85.15%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(2.44deg, 74.1 %, 45.5 %)

Hue
2.44°
Saturation
74.14 %.
Lightness
45.49 %.

RYB

RYB(199, 73, 58)
Red
199 (77.9%)
Yellow
73 (28.5%)
Blue
58 (22.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
2.44°
Saturation
85.15 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 2.44°

W: 11.76 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 25.25

Y : 13.97

Z : 2.59

YXY

Y1 : 13.97

X : 0.6

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 85.49%

Y : 88.24%


LRV

~ 14 %

Munsell Color System

8.2R 4.3/15.3

CIE-Lab

L : 44.19

A : 61.98

B : 46.23

CIE-Lch

L : 44.19

C : 77.32

H : 36.72

CIE-Luv

L : 44.19

U : 125.52

V : 28.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.38

A : 55.17

B : 22.05






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #CA251E

Here are the colors similar to CA251E. 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.

#CF1020
Lava
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#C80815
Venetian Red
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#D92121
Maximum Red
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#CE2029
Fire Engine Red
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CA251E.

#CC2C24
RAL 3028 - Pure Red
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#BF3922
RAL 2002 - Vermilion
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#BB1E10
RAL 3020 - Traffic Red
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#A72920
RAL 3000 - Flame Red
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CA251E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CA251E.

#C63527
PANTONE 7626 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#D6001C
PANTONE 2035 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#DA291C
PANTONE 485 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#CB2C30
PANTONE 711 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CA251E.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CA251E.

#D1462C
RAL 040 50 70 - Pompeii Red
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#AD2B10
RAL 040 40 67 - China Red
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#CA4E33
RAL 040 50 60 - Fox Red
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#A5311A
RAL 040 40 60 - Copper Red
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)

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

#DB0011
HSBC Red
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#CC0000
Canon Red
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B92B27
Quora Red
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)



Paint color for Hex #CA251E

Here are the paint colors similar to CA251E. 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 CA251E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CA251E to Benjamin Moore

#CF312B
Vermilion (2002-10)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#CA2C2C
Ruby Red (2001-10)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C92E2E
Red (2000-10)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BF3F2D
Tomato Tango (CSP-1145)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CA251E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CA251E to Valspar

#C23B22
Steelhead Redd (V007-3)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#C23730
Scarlet Tanager (M212)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#C33D25
Steelhead Redd (8001-14G)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#BF3934
Oh So Red (1009-1)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CA251E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CA251E to Sherwin Williams

#C33A36
Stop (SW 6869)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#C04D35
Cayenne (SW 6881)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#B8473D
Habanero Chile (SW 7589)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color CA251E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CA251E to Behr

#C93F38
100 Mph (P170-7)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#D04838
Top Tomato (P180-7)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CA251E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CA251E to Dunn-Edwards

#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#CB3D3C
Heart Throb (DET 412)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#D63D3B
Red Power (DEA 108)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CA251E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CA251E to PPG Paints

#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)
#C9543A
Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7)
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color CA251E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #CA251E to Farrow & Ball

#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 8.05 (92.0% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 10.09 (89.9% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 11.30 (88.7% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 12.72 (87.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#CA251E 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



CA251E
Lava*

1EC3CA
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 #CA251E?

Color that best contrast with #CA251E is #1EC3CA, 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 #CA251E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CA251E is #1EC3CA, color name is Maximum Blue Green*.





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