#C61F2B Hex Code
Color Name: Fire Engine Red
What is hex #C61F2B Color?
The color name of hex code #C61F2B is Fire Engine Red. The RGB values are (198, 31, 43) which means it is composed of
73% red, 11% green and 16% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:84 Y:78 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C61F2B has a hue of 356°, 84% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #C61F2B Color Codes
| Color Name | Fire Engine Red |
| RGB Values | (198, 31, 43) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 84%, 78%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (356°, 84%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #39E0D4 [Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1795 C |
| Closest RAL | 3028 [Pure red] |
| Complementary Color | #1FC6BA [Maximum Blue Green] |
| #C61F2B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5B5B5B |
| Desaturated | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #525252 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #434343 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #888888 |
Hex #C61F2B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C61F2B is #1FC6BA which is called Maximum Blue Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C61F2B color is offered by #1FC6BA. 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 #C61F2B are #C6671F and #C61F7F, called Chocolate (Web) and Magenta (Dye), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C61F2B 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 #C61F2B are #1FC667 (Green (Crayola)) and #1F7FC6 (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
#C61F2B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2BC61F (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #1F2BC6 (Persian Blue) along with #C61F2B, 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 #C61F2B has #2BC61F (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #1FC6BA (Maximum Blue Green) and #BA1FC6 (Steel Pink). 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 #C61F2B contains #7FC61F (Dark Lemon Lime), #1FC6BA (Maximum Blue Green) and #671FC6 (Grape). 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 #C61F2B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C61F2B 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 C61F2B Color
Tints
D14C55- D7626B
- DD7980
- E38F95
- E8A5AA
- EEBCBF
- F4D2D5
- F9E9EA
Tones
- B8323C
- B13C45
- AA464D
- A35056
- 9C595E
- 956367
- 8E6D6F
- 877678
Shades
- 9E1922
- 8B161E
- 77131A
- 631016
- 4F0C11
- 3B090D
- 280609
- 140304
#C61F2B Color Patterns
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#C61F2B Gingham Checks
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#C61F2B Honeycomb Pattern
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#C61F2B Leaves Pattern
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#C61F2B Houndstooth Pattern
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#C61F2B Trellis Pattern
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#C61F2B 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.
