#C50212 Hex Code
Color Name: Harvard Crimson
What is hex #C50212 Color?
The color name of hex code #C50212 is Harvard Crimson. The RGB values are (197, 2, 18) which means it is composed of
91% red, 1% green and 8% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:99 Y:91 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C50212 has a hue of 355°, 99% 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 #C50212 Color Codes
| Color Name | Harvard Crimson |
| RGB Values | (197, 2, 18) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 99%, 91%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (355°, 99%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC0000 |
| Inverse Color | #3AFDED [Fluorescent Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 3546 C |
| Closest RAL | 3020 [Traffic red] |
| Complementary Color | #02C5B5 [Tiffany Blue] |
| #C50212 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #484848 |
| Desaturated | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3E3E3E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2D2D2D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #707070 |
Hex #C50212 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C50212 is #02C5B5 which is called Tiffany Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C50212 color is offered by #02C5B5. 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 #C50212 are #C55402 and #C50274, called Burnt Orange and Royal Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C50212 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 #C50212 are #02C554 (Malachite) and #0274C5 (Ocean Boat 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
#C50212 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #12C502 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #0212C5 (Medium Blue) along with #C50212, 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 #C50212 has #12C502 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #02C5B5 (Tiffany Blue) and #B502C5 (Heliotrope Magenta). 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 #C50212 contains #74C502 (Apple Green), #02C5B5 (Tiffany Blue) and #5402C5 (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 #C50212 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C50212 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 C50212 Color
Tints
D13541- D64E59
- DC6771
- E28189
- E89AA0
- EEB3B8
- F3CCD0
- F9E6E7
Tones
- B71B28
- B02833
- A9343E
- A34149
- 9C4E54
- 955A5F
- 8E676A
- 877375
Shades
- 9E020E
- 8A010D
- 76010B
- 630109
- 4F0107
- 3B0105
- 270004
- 140002
#C50212 Color Patterns
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#C50212 Houndstooth 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.
