Information about #C74D4D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C74D4D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(199, 77, 77) (78% red, 30.2% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 48 / 48 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #C74D4D reads as a pleasantly vivid warm red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from English Vermillion (#CC474B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sunset (#C0514A) and Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(199, 77, 77)), which gives #C74D4D its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C74D4D color variations

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#C74D4D 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 #C74D4D

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

#C74D4D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C74D4D
  • RGB199, 77, 77
  • CMYK0, 48, 48, 22
  • HSL0°, 52%, 54%
  • HSL Precise0°, 52.137%, 54.118%
  • HSV0°, 61%, 78%
  • HSB0°, 61%, 78%
  • HEX IDC74D4D
  • DECIMAL ID13061453
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
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