Information about #C81D0E color

#C81D0E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C81D0E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(200, 29, 14) — 78.4% red, 11.4% green, 5.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 67 / 73 / 22. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C81D0E presents itself as a maximally vivid red — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Sulurouge (#CC1410). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Chilli Pepper (#C11B17) and Murdoc Red (#BC161C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(200, 29, 14)), which gives #C81D0E its character. If you plan to put text on a #C81D0E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C81D0E color variations

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#C81D0E 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 #C81D0E

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

Sulurouge color link
Sulurouge

#CC1410

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Fashion Red color link
Fashion Red

#D4181D

Venetian Red color link
Venetian Red

#C80815

Queen Regina color link
Queen Regina

#CE1322

Lava color link
Lava

#CF1020

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Verizon Red color link
Verizon Red

#CD040B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C81D0E
  • RGB200, 29, 14
  • CMYK0, 67, 73, 22
  • CSSrgb(200, 29, 14)
  • HSL5°, 87%, 42%
  • HSL Precise4.839°, 86.916%, 41.961%
  • HSV5°, 93%, 78%
  • HSB5°, 93%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.784
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.784, 0.114, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.784, 0.114, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.784, 0.114, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC81D0E
  • DECIMAL ID13114638
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01