Information about Venetian Red color

#C80815 - Venetian Red color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C80815, known as "Venetian Red", is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(200, 8, 21) (78.4% red, 3.1% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 75 / 70 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C80815 is a maximally vivid red 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 almost identical to Harvard Crimson (#C90016). Nearby in the Register you will also find Monza (#C7031E) and Verizon Red (#CD040B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(200, 8, 21)), which gives #C80815 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C80815 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Venetian Red" in the Register.

Venetian Red color variations

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

Venetian Red color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Venetian Red

#C80815
#F51726

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#F7515C

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#FA8B92

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#FCC5C8

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White

#FFFFFF

Venetian Red color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Venetian Red

#C80815
#A00610

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#78050C

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#500308

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#280104

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Black

#000000

Venetian Red color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Venetian Red

#C80815
#BD1C27

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#B0323B

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#A14A50

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#916467

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Grey

#808080

Venetian Red color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#AFC808

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#C89508

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#C84808

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Venetian Red

#C80815
#C80862

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#C808AF

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#9508C8

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Venetian Red 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
#C80815
Venetian Red

#C80815

#08C9BC
#08C9BC

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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
#C80815
Venetian Red

#C80815

#0875C9
#0875C9

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#08C95C
#08C95C

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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
#C95C08
#C95C08

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#C80815
Venetian Red

#C80815

#C90875
#C90875

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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
#C80815
Venetian Red

#C80815

#15C908
#15C908

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#0815C9
#0815C9

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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
#C80815
Venetian Red

#C80815

#C9BC08
#C9BC08

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#08C9BC
#08C9BC

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#0815C9
#0815C9

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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
#C80815
Venetian Red

#C80815

#75C908
#75C908

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#08C9BC
#08C9BC

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#5C08C9
#5C08C9

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Nearest named colors to Venetian Red

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

Harvard Crimson color link
Harvard Crimson

#C90016

Monza color link
Monza

#C7031E

Verizon Red color link
Verizon Red

#CD040B

Cincinnati Red color link
Cincinnati Red

#C6011F

Sulurouge color link
Sulurouge

#CC1410

Blood Orange color link
Blood Orange

#D1001C

Lava color link
Lava

#CF1020

Queen Regina color link
Queen Regina

#CE1322

Mexico Red color link
Mexico Red

#CE1125

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

Egypt Red color link
Egypt Red

#CE1126

Venetian Red color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#C80815 - Venetian Red color image Venetian Red color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
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#C80815 - Venetian Red color image Venetian Red color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#C80815 - Venetian Red color image Venetian Red color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C80815
  • RGB200, 8, 21
  • CMYK0, 75, 70, 22
  • CSSrgb(200, 8, 21)
  • HSL356°, 92%, 41%
  • HSL Precise355.938°, 92.308%, 40.784%
  • HSV356°, 96%, 78%
  • HSB356°, 96%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.784
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.031
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.784, 0.031, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.784, 0.031, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.784, 0.031, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC80815
  • DECIMAL ID13109269
  • Name Length12
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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