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HEX CD212A - #CD212A, RGB(205,33,42) Color


Color Name: Fire Engine Red*
Hex Color Code: #CD212A
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 33, 42)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 83.9%, 79.5%, 19.6%






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What color is CD212A?

The RGB color code for color number #CD212A is RGB(205, 33, 42). In the RGB color model, #CD212A has a red value of 205, a green value of 33, and a blue value of 42. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 83.9% magenta, 79.5% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356.9° (degrees), 72.3 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CD212A has a hue of 356.9° (degrees), 83.9 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CD212A is cool or warm?

Color CD212A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CD212A? (For interior and product design)

CD212A 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

#CD212A

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #CD212A with dark and light Color




Is #CD212A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CD212A 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 #CD212A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 33, 42)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
33 (12.9%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
83.90%
Yellow
79.51%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(356.86deg, 72.3 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
356.86°
Saturation
72.27 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(195, 64, 60)
Red
195 (76.3%)
Yellow
64 (25.1%)
Blue
60 (23.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
356.86°
Saturation
83.90 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 356.86°

W: 12.94 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 26.14

Y : 14.23

Z : 3.56

YXY

Y1 : 14.23

X : 0.59

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 87.06%

Y : 83.53%


LRV

~ 14.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.9R 4.3/16.9

CIE-Lab

L : 44.57

A : 64.09

B : 40.47

CIE-Lch

L : 44.57

C : 75.8

H : 32.27

CIE-Luv

L : 44.57

U : 127.36

V : 25.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.73

A : 57.64

B : 20.81






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CD212A


Here are the colors similar to CD212A. 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.



#CE2029
Fire Engine Red
ΔE - 0.29 (99.7% similar)
#CF1020
Lava
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#CC3333
Persian Red
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#CA3435
Mahogany Red
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CD212A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CD212A.


#CB2C30
PANTONE 711 C
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#D22630
PANTONE 1795 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#D6001C
PANTONE 2035 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#C8102E
PANTONE 186 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CD212A.


#CC2C24
RAL 3028 - Pure Red
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BF3922
RAL 2002 - Vermilion
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#BB1E10
RAL 3020 - Traffic Red
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CD212A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CD212A.




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



#DB1F29
Adobe Creative Cloud Red
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C9002B
Pepsi Red
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B92B27
Quora Red
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CD212A


Here are the paint colors similar to CD212A. 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 CD212A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CD212A to Benjamin Moore


#CA2C2C
Ruby Red (2001-10)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#C92E2E
Red (2000-10)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#CF312B
Vermilion (2002-10)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C33D3D
Strawberry Red (2003-20)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CD212A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CD212A to Valspar


#C23730
Scarlet Tanager (M212)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#BF3934
Oh So Red (1009-1)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#D03739
Red Bliss (1010-1)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C33D25
Steelhead Redd (8001-14G)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CD212A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CD212A to Sherwin Williams


#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C33A36
Stop (SW 6869)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B8473D
Habanero Chile (SW 7589)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#B24743
Red Tomato (SW 6607)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CD212A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CD212A to Dunn-Edwards


#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#CB3D3C
Heart Throb (DET 412)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#D63D3B
Red Power (DEA 108)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color CD212A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CD212A to Behr


#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C93F38
100 Mph (P170-7)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CD212A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CD212A to PPG Paints


#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#C6494C
Burnt Red (PPG1188-7)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#CD212A 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



CD212A
Fire Engine Red*

21CDC4
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 #CD212A?

Color that best contrast with #CD212A is #21CDC4, 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 #CD212A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CD212A is #21CDC4, color name is Medium Turquoise*.





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