Information about #C94E40 color

#C94E40 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#C94E40 falls into the Red Color FamilyModerate Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(201, 78, 64) — 78.8% red, 30.6% green, 25.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 48 / 54 / 21. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C94E40 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Catalyst (#C85241). Nearby in the Register you will also find Daredevil (#CB483B) and Cherry Red (#C24641).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 78, 64)), which gives #C94E40 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C94E40 color variations

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#C94E40 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 #C94E40

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

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Balloon color link
Balloon

#C14D36

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Rustic Red color link
Rustic Red

#D44641

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C94E40
  • RGB201, 78, 64
  • CMYK0, 48, 54, 21
  • CSSrgb(201, 78, 64)
  • HSL6°, 56%, 52%
  • HSL Precise6.131°, 55.918%, 51.961%
  • HSV6°, 68%, 79%
  • HSB6°, 68%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.788, 0.306, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.788, 0.306, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.788, 0.306, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC94E40
  • DECIMAL ID13192768
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01