Information about #C34F38 color

#C34F38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C34F38 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(195, 79, 56) — 76.5% red, 31% green, 22% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 45 / 55 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C34F38 presents itself as a confidently colored earthy red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Balloon (#C14D36). Nearby in the Register you will also find Oh Behave (#BE523F) and Catalyst (#C85241).

The recipe behind #C34F38 is rgb(195, 79, 56), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #C34F38 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #C34F38 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C34F38 color variations

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

#C34F38 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 #C34F38

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

Balloon color link
Balloon

#C14D36

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Chestnut Red color link
Chestnut Red

#C34A2C

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Mexican Wave color link
Mexican Wave

#B64A32

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Fireball color link
Fireball

#CC5C39

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C34F38
  • RGB195, 79, 56
  • CMYK0, 45, 55, 24
  • CSSrgb(195, 79, 56)
  • HSL10°, 55%, 49%
  • HSL Precise9.928°, 55.378%, 49.216%
  • HSV10°, 71%, 76%
  • HSB10°, 71%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.765
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.765, 0.310, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.765, 0.310, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.765, 0.310, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC34F38
  • DECIMAL ID12799800
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01