Carmine CMYK color hex code is #891A1C

What is Carmine CMYK Color?

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Carmine color in the CMYK model has the values (30, 100, 100, 30). Thus, there is 30 of cyan and black and 100 of magenta and yellow. This translates to an approximate hex code #891A1C and RGB values of (137, 26, 28). The CMYK system is the foundation of color printing technology that runs both large industrial and small desktop printers. Colors are created using only four inks - cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y) and black (K). Please understand that carmine CMYK as it looks on the screen may not be reproduced exactly on printed paper not only because of the two different color models - hex and CMYK - but also because of the quality of the printer, the paper and the four inks.

NOTE: The carmine (CMYK) hex color code mentioned on this page is just an approximation. It has been calculated from the CMYK values. As you probably know, the CMYK color model is for print media while hex codes and the equivalent RGB values are for screen. The two can seldom be converted correctly. Additionally, carmine color displayed on the screen through its hex code, may look very different when printed (by the CMYK values).

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Carmine CMYK Color Codes

Hex Code	#891A1C
RGB Values	(137, 26, 28)
CMYK Values	(30%, 100%, 100%, 30%)
HSV/HSB Values	(359°, 81%, 54%)
Closest Web Safe	#993333
Inverse Color	#76E5E3 [Sky Blue (Crayola)]
Closest Pantone®	1815 C
Closest RAL	3003 [Ruby red]
Complementary Color	#1A8987 [Metallic Seaweed]

Carmine CMYK Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#404040
Desaturated	#525252
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#3C3C3C
Weighted Average (Luma)	#323232
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#767676

Carmine CMYK Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 891A1C. Complementary color is 1A8987

Complementary Palette

The complement of Carmine CMYK is Metallic Seaweed with the hex code #1A8987. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #891A1C color is offered by #1A8987. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (891A1C, 89501A and 891A53)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Carmine CMYK (#891A1C) are Saddle Brown (#89501A) and French Plum (#891A53). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Carmine CMYK with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (891A1C, 1A8950 and 1A5389)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Carmine CMYK (#891A1C) are #1A8950 (Salem) and #1A5389 (Yale Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (891A1C, 1C891A and 1A1C89)

Triadic Palette

Carmine CMYK triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #1C891A (Forest Green (Web)) and #1A1C89 (Indigo Dye) along with #891A1C create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (891A1C, 1C891A, 1A8987 and 871A89)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Carmine CMYK has four colors - #1C891A (Forest Green (Web)), #1A8987 (Metallic Seaweed) and #871A89 (Mardi Gras) in addition to the base color (#891A1C). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (891A1C, 54891A, 1A8987 and 501A89)

Square Palette

Carmine CMYK square color palette has #54891A (Sap Green), #1A8987 (Metallic Seaweed) and #501A89 (American Violet). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Carmine CMYK Color Rainbow Palette

Our Carmine CMYK rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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