#C41E3A Hex Code
Color Name: Cardinal
What is hex #C41E3A Color?
The color name of hex code #C41E3A is Cardinal. The RGB values are (196, 30, 58) which means it is composed of
69% red, 11% green and 20% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:85 Y:70 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C41E3A has a hue of 350°, 85% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #C41E3A Color Codes
| Color Name | Cardinal |
| RGB Values | (196, 30, 58) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 85%, 70%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (350°, 85%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #3BE1C5 [Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 193 C |
| Closest RAL | 3028 [Pure red] |
| Complementary Color | #1EC4A8 [Light Sea Green] |
| #C41E3A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5F5F5F |
| Desaturated | #717171 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #535353 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #434343 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #888888 |
Hex #C41E3A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C41E3A is #1EC4A8 which is called Light Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C41E3A color is offered by #1EC4A8. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #C41E3A are #C4551E and #C41E8D, called Alloy Orange and Medium Violet-Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C41E3A with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #C41E3A are #1EC455 (Malachite) and #1E8DC4 (Cyan Cornflower 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.
Triadic Palette
#C41E3A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3AC41E (Harlequin Green) and #1E3AC4 (Persian Blue) along with #C41E3A, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #C41E3A has #3AC41E (Harlequin Green), #1EC4A8 (Light Sea Green) and #A81EC4 (Dark Orchid). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #C41E3A contains #8DC41E (Dark Lemon Lime), #1EC4A8 (Light Sea Green) and #551EC4 (Interdimensional Blue). 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.
Hex #C41E3A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C41E3A rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of C41E3A Color
Tints
D04B61- D66275
- DC7889
- E28F9D
- E7A5B0
- EDBCC4
- F3D2D8
- F9E9EB
Tones
- B63248
- B03B4F
- A94556
- A24F5D
- 9B5964
- 94636B
- 8E6C72
- 877679
Shades
- 9D182E
- 891529
- 761223
- 620F1D
- 4E0C17
- 3B0911
- 27060C
- 140306
#C41E3A Color Patterns
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#C41E3A Gingham Checks
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#C41E3A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C41E3A Polka Dots Pattern
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#C41E3A Honeycomb Pattern
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#C41E3A Leaves Pattern
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#C41E3A Houndstooth Pattern
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#C41E3A Trellis Pattern
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#C41E3A Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
