Information about #C24E3E color

#C24E3E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C24E3E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(194, 78, 62) (76.1% red, 30.6% green, 24.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 24 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #C24E3E reads as a clearly saturated warm red and feels open and friendly. 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 Oh Behave (#BE523F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Catalyst (#C85241) and Balloon (#C14D36).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(194, 78, 62)), which gives #C24E3E its character. If you plan to put text on a #C24E3E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #C24E3E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C24E3E color variations

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#C24E3E 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 #C24E3E

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

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Balloon color link
Balloon

#C14D36

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Dull Red color link
Dull Red

#BB3F3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C24E3E
  • RGB194, 78, 62
  • CMYK0, 45, 52, 24
  • CSSrgb(194, 78, 62)
  • HSL7°, 52%, 50%
  • HSL Precise7.273°, 51.969%, 50.196%
  • HSV7°, 68%, 76%
  • HSB7°, 68%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.761
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.761, 0.306, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.761, 0.306, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.761, 0.306, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC24E3E
  • DECIMAL ID12734014
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01