#CA0019 Hex Code
Color Name: Harvard Crimson
What is hex #CA0019 Color?
The color name of hex code #CA0019 is Harvard Crimson. The RGB values are (202, 0, 25) which means it is composed of
89% red, 0% green and 11% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:100 Y:88 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CA0019 has a hue of 353°, 100% 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 #CA0019 Color Codes
| Color Name | Harvard Crimson |
| RGB Values | (202, 0, 25) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 100%, 88%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (353°, 100%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC0000 |
| Inverse Color | #35FFE6 [Fluorescent Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2035 C |
| Closest RAL | 3020 [Traffic red] |
| Complementary Color | #00CAB1 [Tiffany Blue] |
| #CA0019 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #4C4C4C |
| Desaturated | #656565 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3F3F3F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2D2D2D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #707070 |
Hex #CA0019 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CA0019 is #00CAB1 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 #CA0019 color is offered by #00CAB1. 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 #CA0019 are #CA4C00 and #CA007E, called Burnt Orange and Medium Violet-Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CA0019 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 #CA0019 are #00CA4C (Dark Pastel Green) and #007ECA (True 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
#CA0019 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #19CA00 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #0019CA (Medium Blue) along with #CA0019, 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 #CA0019 has #19CA00 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #00CAB1 (Tiffany Blue) and #B100CA (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 #CA0019 contains #7ECA00 (Sheen Green), #00CAB1 (Tiffany Blue) and #4C00CA (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 #CA0019 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CA0019 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 CA0019 Color
Tints
D53347- DA4D5E
- DF6675
- E5808C
- EA99A3
- EFB3BA
- F4CCD1
- FAE6E8
Tones
- BB1A2E
- B42638
- AC3342
- A5404D
- 9E4D57
- 965A61
- 8F666B
- 877376
Shades
- A20014
- 8D0012
- 79000F
- 65000D
- 51000A
- 3D0008
- 280005
- 140003
#CA0019 Color Patterns
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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.
