Information about #400C21 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #400C21 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(64, 12, 33) (25.1% red, 4.7% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 12 / 75 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #400C21 reads as a vivid, lively rose and stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421). Slightly further away sit Toledo (#3A0020) and Ravishing (#401A22).

In RGB terms — rgb(64, 12, 33) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 16.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #400C21 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#400C21 color variations

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#400C21 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #400C21

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Toledo color link
Toledo

#3A0020

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#400C21
  • RGB64, 12, 33
  • CMYK0, 20, 12, 75
  • HSL336°, 68%, 15%
  • HSL Precise335.769°, 68.421%, 14.902%
  • HSV336°, 81%, 25%
  • HSB336°, 81%, 25%
  • HEX ID400C21
  • DECIMAL ID4197409
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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