Information about #C94C45 color

#C94C45 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C94C45 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(201, 76, 69) — 78.8% red, 29.8% green, 27.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 49 / 52 / 21. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C94C45 is a confidently colored earthy red 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 a hair away from Catalyst (#C85241). Nearby in the Register you will also find English Vermillion (#CC474B) and Cherry Red (#C24641).

The recipe behind #C94C45 is rgb(201, 76, 69), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #C94C45 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.6:1. #C94C45 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C94C45 color variations

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#C94C45 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 #C94C45

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

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Rustic Red color link
Rustic Red

#D44641

Faded Red color link
Faded Red

#D3494E

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C94C45
  • RGB201, 76, 69
  • CMYK0, 49, 52, 21
  • CSSrgb(201, 76, 69)
  • HSL3°, 55%, 53%
  • HSL Precise3.182°, 55%, 52.941%
  • HSV3°, 66%, 79%
  • HSB3°, 66%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • GLSLvec3(0.788, 0.298, 0.271)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.788, 0.298, 0.271, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.788, 0.298, 0.271)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC94C45
  • DECIMAL ID13192261
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01