1. reds
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Cadmium Purple

Color Cadmium Purple red (#b60c26):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cadmium Purple red (#b60c26):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Cadmium Purple / #b60c26

The HTML HEX code is #b60c26. The corresponding color name is "Cadmium Purple". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 182%, Green (G): 12%, Blue (B): 38%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 93%, Yellow (Y):79%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b60c26 has a hue of 351°, saturation of 88%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 351° for hue, 93% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 38, a* (green to red) = 62, and b* (blue to yellow) = 35. The XYZ representation is X: 20, Y: 10, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2580, U (chrominance) = -0.0536, and V (chrominance) = 0.3998.

The decimal value of the color is 11930662. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC0033. Variations of the colour are #F23652 for a 20% lighter version and #560612 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b60c26, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2558 Kelvin (2558K).

The approximate wavelength of #b60c26 is around 659.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cadmium Purple (Hex: #b60c26): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Cadmium Purple (#b60c26) is a vibrant color that resembles the intense hue found in ripe raspberries. This deep shade also draws similarities to the exquisite color seen in certain varieties of tulips, like the Queen of Night. Furthermore, Cadmium Purple shares resemblance with the rich tones found in amethyst gemstones, adding a touch of luxury and elegance.

Tints and Shades of #b60c26 HEX color (Cadmium Purple)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #b60c26, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EDC2C9
• #DB8693
• #C8495C
• #b60c26
• #89091D
• #5B0613
• #2E030A
• #000000

Tones of Cadmium Purple (#b60c26 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b60c26, #a03a4a is the less saturated color, while #b60c26 is the most saturated one.

• #a03a4a
• #a62f41
• #ab2338
• #b1182f
• #b60c26
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b60c26;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b60c26; }

.text {color:#b60c26;}

.background {background-color:#b60c26;}

.border {border:1px solid #b60c26;}