#c5172e - Cardinal Hex Color Code

#C5172E (Cardinal) - RGB 197, 23, 46 Color Information

#c5172e Conversion Table

HEX Triplet C5, 17, 2E
RGB Decimal 197, 23, 46
RGB Octal 305, 27, 56
RGB Percent 77.3%, 9%, 18%
RGB Binary 11000101, 10111, 101110
CMY 0.227, 0.910, 0.820
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 23

Percentages of Color #C5172E

R 77.3%
G 9%
B 18%
RGB Percentages of Color #c5172e
C 0%
M 88%
Y 77%
K 23%
CMYK Percentages of Color #c5172e

Color spaces of #C5172E Cardinal - RGB(197, 23, 46)

HSV (or HSB) 352°, 88°, 77°
HSL 352°, 79°, 43°
Web Safe #cc0033
XYZ 23.825, 12.680, 3.777
CIE-Lab 42.278, 64.065, 35.254
xyY 0.591, 0.315, 12.680
Decimal 12916526

#c5172e Color Accessibility Scores (Cardinal Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Cardinal ↔ #c5172e Color Blindness Simulator

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#C5172E Color Combinations - Color Schemes with c5172e

#c5172e Analogous Colors

#c5172e Triadic Colors

#c5172e Split Complementary Colors

#c5172e Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #c5172e Color Variations

#c5172e Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #c5172e, darker shades are produced.)

#c5172e Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #c5172e can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Cardinal (#c5172e)

#c5172e Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #c5172e
This sample text has a font color of #c5172e
#c5172e Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #c5172e
#c5172e CSS3 Linear Gradient
#c5172e Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #c5172e
#c5172e Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #c5172e
Sample text with glow color #c5172e
This sample text has a glow color of #c5172e
#c5172e Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #c5172e
Sample text with Underline Color #c5172e
This sample text has a underline color of #c5172e
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #c5172e of the current color.

#C5172E in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #c5172e
Java new Color(197, 23, 46);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 197, 23, 46);
Swift UIColor(red:197, green:23, blue:46, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:197 green:23 blue:46 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(197f, 23f, 46f);
Python Color('#c5172e')

#c5172e - RGB(197, 23, 46) - Cardinal Color FAQ

What is the color code for Cardinal?

Hex color code for Cardinal color is #c5172e. RGB color code for cardinal color is rgb(197, 23, 46).

What is the RGB value of #c5172e?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #c5172e is rgb(197, 23, 46). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '197' indicates the intensity of the red component, '23' represents the green component's intensity, and '46' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #c5172e.

What is the RGB percentage of #c5172e?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #c5172e is detailed as follows: 77.3% Red, 9% Green, and 18% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 77.3% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 9% and 18% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #c5172e.

What does RGB 197,23,46 mean?

The RGB color 197, 23, 46 represents a dull and muted shade of Red. The websafe version of this color is hex cc0033. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Cardinal.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #c5172e?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #c5172e is composed of 0% Cyan, 88% Magenta, 77% Yellow, and 23% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 0% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 88% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 77% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 23% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #c5172e?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #c5172e has an HSL value of 352° (degrees) for Hue, 79% for Saturation, and 43% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 352° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 79% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 43% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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