1. reds
2. neutrals
3. Cardinal

Color Cardinal red (#c41e3a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cardinal red (#c41e3a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Cardinal / #c41e3a

The HTML HEX code is #c41e3a. The corresponding color name is "Cardinal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 196%, Green (G): 30%, Blue (B): 58%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 85%, Yellow (Y):70%, Black (K): 23%. In the HSL color space, #c41e3a has a hue of 350°, saturation of 73%, and lightness of 44%. The HSV representation is 350° for hue, 85% for saturation, and 77% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 43, a* (green to red) = 63, and b* (blue to yellow) = 28. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 13, Z: 5. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3248, U (chrominance) = -0.0479, and V (chrominance) = 0.3894.

The decimal value of the color is 12852794. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC3333. Variations of the colour are #E66077 for a 20% lighter version and #6A111F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c41e3a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2283 Kelvin (2283K).

The approximate wavelength of #c41e3a is around 655.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cardinal (Hex: #c41e3a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Cardinal (#c41e3a) is similar to the vibrant red feathers of a male Northern cardinal, adding a striking pop of color to any natural or urban landscape. This hue can also be compared to the petals of a blooming rose, attracting attention and symbolizing romance. Additionally, Cardinal shares resemblance with the ripe, juicy berries of a cranberry bush, often used in culinary creations or holiday decorations. Its boldness and intensity make it an ideal choice for creating eye-catching designs, logos, or branding materials that demand attention and evoke passion.

Tints and Shades of #c41e3a HEX color (Cardinal)

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 #c41e3a, 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
• #F0C7CE
• #E28F9D
• #D3566B
• #c41e3a
• #93172C
• #620F1D
• #31080F
• #000000

Tones of Cardinal (#c41e3a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c41e3a, #a94556 is the less saturated color, while #c41e3a is the most saturated one.

• #a94556
• #b03b4f
• #b63248
• #bd2841
• #c41e3a
• #3f3537
• #34292b
• #291c1e
• #1e1012

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c41e3a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c41e3a; }

.text {color:#c41e3a;}

.background {background-color:#c41e3a;}

.border {border:1px solid #c41e3a;}