#C42C48 Hex Code
Color Name: French Raspberry
What is hex #C42C48 Color?
The color name of hex code #C42C48 is French Raspberry. The RGB values are (196, 44, 72) which means it is composed of
63% red, 14% green and 23% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:78 Y:63 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C42C48 has a hue of 349°, 78% 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 #C42C48 Color Codes
| Color Name | French Raspberry |
| RGB Values | (196, 44, 72) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 78%, 63%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (349°, 78%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #3BD3B7 [Eucalyptus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7636 C |
| Closest RAL | 3018 [Strawberry red] |
| Complementary Color | #2CC4A8 [Light Sea Green] |
| #C42C48 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #686868 |
| Desaturated | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5D5D5D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4E4E4E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #919191 |
Hex #C42C48 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C42C48 is #2CC4A8 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 #C42C48 color is offered by #2CC4A8. 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 #C42C48 are #C45C2C and #C42C94, called Ruddy Brown and Royal Fuchsia, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C42C48 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 #C42C48 are #2CC45C (UFO Green) and #2C94C4 (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
#C42C48 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #48C42C (Harlequin Green) and #2C48C4 (Cerulean Blue) along with #C42C48, 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 #C42C48 has #48C42C (Harlequin Green), #2CC4A8 (Light Sea Green) and #A82CC4 (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 #C42C48 contains #94C42C (Yellow-Green), #2CC4A8 (Light Sea Green) and #5C2CC4 (Ocean 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 #C42C48 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C42C48 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 C42C48 Color
Tints
D0566D- D66B7F
- DC8091
- E296A4
- E7ABB6
- EDC0C8
- F3D5DA
- F9EAED
Tones
- B63D53
- B04559
- A94E5E
- A25664
- 9B5E6A
- 94676F
- 8E6F75
- 87787A
Shades
- 9D233A
- 891F32
- 761A2B
- 621624
- 4E121D
- 3B0D16
- 27090E
- 140407
#C42C48 Color Patterns
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#C42C48 Gingham Checks
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#C42C48 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C42C48 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C42C48 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C42C48 Leaves Pattern
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#C42C48 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C42C48 Trellis Pattern
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#C42C48 Plaid Pattern
#C42C48 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
