Information about #C24138 color

#C24138 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C24138 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(194, 65, 56) (76.1% red, 25.5% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 51 / 54 / 24 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #C24138 reads as a pleasantly vivid red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bring It On (#C3423B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Reddish (#C44240) and Dull Red (#BB3F3F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(194, 65, 56)), which gives #C24138 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C24138 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C24138 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C24138 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#C24138 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 #C24138

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

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Dull Red color link
Dull Red

#BB3F3F

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Balloon color link
Balloon

#C14D36

Chestnut Red color link
Chestnut Red

#C34A2C

Scarlet Rose color link
Scarlet Rose

#C73D2A

Mexican Wave color link
Mexican Wave

#B64A32

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C24138
  • RGB194, 65, 56
  • CMYK0, 51, 54, 24
  • CSSrgb(194, 65, 56)
  • HSL4°, 55%, 49%
  • HSL Precise3.913°, 55.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV4°, 71%, 76%
  • HSB4°, 71%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.761
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.761, 0.255, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.761, 0.255, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.761, 0.255, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC24138
  • DECIMAL ID12730680
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01