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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #CD232E it is the complementary color #32DCD1. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #CD232E. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #CD232E shade: #D22329, #E3353C, #F4474F, #FF5962 and #FF6B75

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #CD232E. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD232E, #BC111B, #AB0008, #9A0000 and #890000

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD232E and #CD2323

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD232E, #CD235C, #CD238A, #CD23B7 and #B523CD

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #CD232E shade matches the following richer shades: #CD232E and #E00F1D

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD232E, #BA363F, #A64A50, #935D60 and #7F7071

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD2389, #CD235B, #CD232E, #CD4523 and #CD7223

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #CD232E shade: #86171E, #AA1D26, #CD232E, #DE3B46 and #E45E67

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD232E, #B6CD23 and #2372CD

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD232E, #2ECD23 and #232ECD

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD232E, #B6CD23, #23CDC2 and #3923CD

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #CD232E shade: #CD232E, #83CD23, #23CDC2 and #6D23CD

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

Complementary color

CMYK 77 / 0 / 5 / 14

HEX #32DCD1

RGB 50 220 209

HSL 176.12, 0.71%, 0.53%

LAB 79.88, -43.59, -6.64

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 80 / 18

HEX #D22329

RGB 210 35 41

HSL 357.94, 0.71%, 0.48%

LAB 45.72, 64.98, 42.51

 

CMYK 0 / 77 / 74 / 11

HEX #E3353C

RGB 227 53 60

HSL 357.59, 0.76%, 0.55%

LAB 50.92, 65.66, 38.44

 

CMYK 0 / 71 / 68 / 4

HEX #F4474F

RGB 244 71 79

HSL 357.23, 0.89%, 0.62%

LAB 56.39, 65.68, 34.79

 

CMYK 0 / 65 / 62 / 0

HEX #FF5962

RGB 255 89 98

HSL 356.75, 1%, 0.67%

LAB 61.03, 63.39, 30.15

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 54 / 0

HEX #FF6B75

RGB 255 107 117

HSL 355.95, 1%, 0.71%

LAB 64.21, 57.11, 23.49

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 0 / 91 / 86 / 26

HEX #BC111B

RGB 188 17 27

HSL 356.49, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 39.87, 62.12, 42.87

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 95 / 33

HEX #AB0008

RGB 171 0 8

HSL 357.19, 1%, 0.34%

LAB 35.35, 59.47, 46.42

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 40

HEX #9A0000

RGB 154 0 0

HSL 0, 1%, 0.3%

LAB 31.51, 54.97, 45.41

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 46

HEX #890000

RGB 137 0 0

HSL 0, 1%, 0.27%

LAB 27.62, 50.48, 40.72

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 83 / 20

HEX #CD2323

RGB 205 35 35

HSL 0, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.66, 63.43, 44.35

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 55 / 20

HEX #CD235C

RGB 205 35 92

HSL 339.88, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 45.57, 66.15, 11.48

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 33 / 20

HEX #CD238A

RGB 205 35 138

HSL 323.65, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 47, 70.28, -14.72

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 11 / 20

HEX #CD23B7

RGB 205 35 183

HSL 307.76, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 49.01, 75.86, -38.41

 

CMYK 12 / 83 / 0 / 20

HEX #B523CD

RGB 181 35 205

HSL 291.53, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 46.22, 74.77, -55.88

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 0 / 93 / 87 / 12

HEX #E00F1D

RGB 224 15 29

HSL 355.98, 0.87%, 0.47%

LAB 47.34, 71.66, 51.14

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 0 / 71 / 66 / 27

HEX #BA363F

RGB 186 54 63

HSL 355.91, 0.55%, 0.47%

LAB 43.41, 53.06, 25.86

 

CMYK 0 / 55 / 52 / 35

HEX #A64A50

RGB 166 74 80

HSL 356.09, 0.38%, 0.47%

LAB 43.63, 38.49, 15.12

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 35 / 42

HEX #935D60

RGB 147 93 96

HSL 356.67, 0.23%, 0.47%

LAB 45.46, 22.51, 7.53

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 11 / 50

HEX #7F7071

RGB 127 112 113

HSL 356, 0.06%, 0.47%

LAB 48.63, 6.03, 1.58

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 33 / 20

HEX #CD2389

RGB 205 35 137

HSL 324, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 46.96, 70.17, -14.17

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 56 / 20

HEX #CD235B

RGB 205 35 91

HSL 340.24, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 45.55, 66.08, 12.07

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 83 / 20

HEX #CD4523

RGB 205 69 35

HSL 12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 48.71, 52.23, 48.06

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 83 / 20

HEX #CD7223

RGB 205 114 35

HSL 27.88, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 57.21, 30.46, 55.66

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 47

HEX #86171E

RGB 134 23 30

HSL 356.22, 0.71%, 0.31%

LAB 28.84, 45.67, 26.39

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 33

HEX #AA1D26

RGB 170 29 38

HSL 356.17, 0.71%, 0.39%

LAB 37.05, 55.06, 32.68

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 0 / 73 / 68 / 13

HEX #DE3B46

RGB 222 59 70

HSL 355.95, 0.71%, 0.55%

LAB 50.8, 62.74, 32.28

 

CMYK 0 / 59 / 55 / 11

HEX #E45E67

RGB 228 94 103

HSL 355.97, 0.71%, 0.63%

LAB 57.54, 52.8, 21.86

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 11 / 0 / 83 / 20

HEX #B6CD23

RGB 182 205 35

HSL 68.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 78.3, -27.39, 73.03

 

CMYK 83 / 44 / 0 / 20

HEX #2372CD

RGB 35 114 205

HSL 212.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 48.01, 9.8, -53.67

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 78 / 0 / 83 / 20

HEX #2ECD23

RGB 46 205 35

HSL 116.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 72.47, -68.59, 65.65

 

CMYK 83 / 78 / 0 / 20

HEX #232ECD

RGB 35 46 205

HSL 236.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 31.16, 52.28, -81.18

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 11 / 0 / 83 / 20

HEX #B6CD23

RGB 182 205 35

HSL 68.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 78.3, -27.39, 73.03

 

CMYK 83 / 0 / 5 / 20

HEX #23CDC2

RGB 35 205 194

HSL 176.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 74.77, -42.47, -6.17

 

CMYK 72 / 83 / 0 / 20

HEX #3923CD

RGB 57 35 205

HSL 247.76, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 30.59, 58.81, -82.08

 

CMYK 0 / 83 / 78 / 20

HEX #CD232E

RGB 205 35 46

HSL 356.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 44.77, 63.76, 38.43

 

CMYK 36 / 0 / 83 / 20

HEX #83CD23

RGB 131 205 35

HSL 86.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 75.21, -47.14, 69.14

 

CMYK 83 / 0 / 5 / 20

HEX #23CDC2

RGB 35 205 194

HSL 176.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 74.77, -42.47, -6.17

 

CMYK 47 / 83 / 0 / 20

HEX #6D23CD

RGB 109 35 205

HSL 266.12, 0.71%, 0.47%

LAB 35.72, 63.83, -73.45

 

Description

Color code: HEX #CD232E | qconv.com Color code: HEX #CD232E | qconv.com - big

Red clearly dominates: The red value is significantly higher than green and blue. Dark color: low color values appear darker.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 205 red, 35 green and 46 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
205 35 46 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 83 magenta, 78 yellow and 20 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 83% 78% 20% C M Y K

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