Foreign Crimson

#C91F37

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#C91F37 - Foreign Crimson color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C91F37, known as "Foreign Crimson", is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(201, 31, 55) — 78.8% red, 12.2% green, 21.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 67 / 57 / 21. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C91F37 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cardinal (#C41E3A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Spring Red (#BE1F35) and Knock Out (#C81641).

In RGB terms — rgb(201, 31, 55) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #C91F37 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Foreign Crimson" in the Register.

Foreign Crimson color variations

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

Foreign Crimson color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.

Foreign Crimson

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White

Foreign Crimson color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.

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Black

Foreign Crimson color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

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Grey

Foreign Crimson color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.

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Foreign Crimson 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

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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

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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

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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

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

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Nearest named colors to Foreign Crimson

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Cardinal

#C41E3A

Spring Red

#BE1F35

Knock Out

#C81641

Italy Red

#CD212A

Rambutan

#C71232

Amaranth Red

#D3212D

Fire Engine Red

#CE2029

Lithuania Red

#C1272D

Pure Crimson

#C3272B

Stop Red

#CF142B

Titans Red

#C8102E

Bright Maroon

#C32148

Foreign Crimson color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#C91F37 - Foreign Crimson color image

Foreign Crimson color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

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Foreign Crimson color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

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Foreign Crimson color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

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Foreign Crimson color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

HEX#C91F37
RGB201, 31, 55
CMYK0, 67, 57, 21

HSL352°, 73%, 45%
HSL Precise351.529°, 73.276%, 45.49%
HSV352°, 85%, 79%
HSB352°, 85%, 79%

HEX IDC91F37
DECIMAL ID13180727
Name Length15

Color Family (Hue)Red
Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
Lightness FamilyLight

Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%

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