#C94040 Hex Code
Color Name: Watermelon Red
What is hex #C94040 Color?
The color name of hex code #C94040 is Watermelon Red. The RGB values are (201, 64, 64) which means it is composed of
61% red, 19% green and 19% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:68 Y:68 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C94040 has a hue of 0°, 68% 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 #C94040 Color Codes
| Color Name | Watermelon Red |
| RGB Values | (201, 64, 64) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 68%, 68%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 68%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #36BFBF [Maximum Blue Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1797 C |
| Closest RAL | 3018 [Strawberry red] |
| Complementary Color | #40C9C9 [Medium Turquoise] |
| #C94040 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6E6E6E |
| Desaturated | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5D5D5D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9D9D9D |
Hex #C94040 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C94040 is #40C9C9 which is called Medium Turquoise. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C94040 color is offered by #40C9C9. 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 #C94040 are #C98540 and #C94085, called Peru and Smitten, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C94040 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 #C94040 are #40C985 (Ocean Green) and #4085C9 (Cyan-Blue Azure). 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
#C94040 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #40C940 (Lime Green) and #4040C9 (Ocean Blue) along with #C94040, 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 #C94040 has #40C940 (Lime Green), #40C9C9 (Medium Turquoise) and #C940C9 (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 #C94040 contains #85C940 (Yellow-Green), #40C9C9 (Medium Turquoise) and #8540C9 (Dark Orchid). 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 #C94040 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C94040 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 C94040 Color
Tints
D46666- D97979
- DF8C8C
- E4A0A0
- E9B3B3
- EFC6C6
- F4D9D9
- FAECEC
Tones
- BA4D4D
- B35353
- AC5A5A
- A56060
- 9D6666
- 966D6D
- 8F7373
- 877A7A
Shades
- A13333
- 8D2D2D
- 792626
- 652020
- 501A1A
- 3C1313
- 280D0D
- 140606
#C94040 Color Patterns
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#C94040 Gingham Checks
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#C94040 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C94040 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C94040 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C94040 Leaves Pattern
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#C94040 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C94040 Trellis Pattern
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#C94040 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.
