#C92B26 Hex Code
Color Name: Fire Engine Red
What is hex #C92B26 Color?
The color name of hex code #C92B26 is Fire Engine Red. The RGB values are (201, 43, 38) which means it is composed of
71% red, 15% green and 13% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:79 Y:81 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C92B26 has a hue of 2°, 81% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #C92B26 Color Codes
| Color Name | Fire Engine Red |
| RGB Values | (201, 43, 38) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 79%, 81%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (2°, 81%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #36D4D9 [Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 711 C |
| Closest RAL | 3028 [Pure red] |
| Complementary Color | #26C4C9 [Maximum Blue Green] |
| #C92B26 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5E5E5E |
| Desaturated | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5A5A5A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4C4C4C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #909090 |
Hex #C92B26 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C92B26 is #26C4C9 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 #C92B26 color is offered by #26C4C9. 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 #C92B26 are #C97D26 and #C92673, called Ochre and Magenta (Dye), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C92B26 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 #C92B26 are #26C97D (Mountain Meadow) and #2673C9 (Celtic 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
#C92B26 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #26C92B (Lime Green) and #2B26C9 (Persian Blue) along with #C92B26, 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 #C92B26 has #26C92B (Lime Green), #26C4C9 (Maximum Blue Green) and #C926C4 (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 #C92B26 contains #73C926 (Dark Lemon Lime), #26C4C9 (Maximum Blue Green) and #7D26C9 (Blue-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.
Hex #C92B26 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C92B26 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 C92B26 Color
Tints
D45551- D96B67
- DF807D
- E49593
- E9AAA8
- EFBFBE
- F4D5D4
- FAEAE9
Tones
- BA3C38
- B34541
- AC4D4A
- A55653
- 9D5E5C
- 966765
- 8F6F6E
- 877877
Shades
- A1221E
- 8D1E1B
- 791A17
- 651613
- 50110F
- 3C0D0B
- 280908
- 140404
#C92B26 Color Patterns
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#C92B26 Gingham Checks
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#C92B26 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C92B26 Leaves Pattern
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#C92B26 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C92B26 Trellis Pattern
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#C92B26 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.
