Color Name: Red (NCS)
Hex Color Code: #C40233
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 2, 51)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 99.0%, 74.0%, 23.1%
Color Family (Hue): Red





The color is defined as red in the NCS or Natural Color System (NCS 1080-R).


What color is Red (NCS)?

Red (NCS) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Red (NCS) is #C40233, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 2, 51).

In the RGB color model, Red (NCS) has a red value of 196, a green value of 2, and a blue value of 51. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 99.0% magenta, 74.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 344.8° (degrees), 98.0 % saturation, and 38.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Red (NCS) has a hue of 344.8° (degrees), 99.0 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.


Red (NCS) is cool or warm?

The color Red (NCS) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Red (NCS)?

Red (NCS) has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Red (NCS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 2, 51)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
2 (0.8%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
98.98%
Yellow
73.98%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(344.85deg, 98.0 %, 38.8 %)

Hue
344.85°
Saturation
97.98 %.
Lightness
38.82 %.

RYB

RYB(214, 48, 77)
Red
214 (84.1%)
Yellow
48 (19.0%)
Blue
77 (30.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
344.85°
Saturation
98.98 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 344.85°

W: 0.78 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 23.38

Y : 12.02

Z : 4.22

YXY

Y1 : 12.02

X : 0.59

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 99.22%

Y : 80.00%


LRV

~ 12 %

Munsell Color System

4.7R 4.0/15.3

CIE-Lab

L : 41.25

A : 66.56

B : 31.02

CIE-Lch

L : 41.25

C : 73.43

H : 24.99

CIE-Luv

L : 41.25

U : 125.77

V : 16.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.67

A : 59.74

B : 17.05






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Red (NCS)


Here are the colors similar to Red (NCS) . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#BE0032
Crimson Glory
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#C41E3A
Cardinal
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C62D42
Brick Red
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Red (NCS) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Red (NCS) to Pantone PMS


#BA0C2F
PANTONE 200 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#CE0037
PANTONE 206 C
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#C8102E
PANTONE 186 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C5003E
PANTONE 1935 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Red (NCS) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Red (NCS) to RAL Classic


#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Red (NCS) to British Standard 4800


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#C91F37
Foreign Crimson
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#C9002B
Pepsi Red
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#D3003F
Utah Crimson
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)





Paint similar to Red (NCS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Red (NCS) . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Red (NCS) to Benjamin Moore


#B32735
Exotic Red (2086-10)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#B82D33
Neon Red (2087-10)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#BD3A42
Poppy (1315)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#C0324A
Rose Parade (2086-20)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Red (NCS) to Sherwin Williams


#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#A82E33
Heartthrob (SW 6866)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#A42E37
Show Stopper (SW 7588)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Red (NCS) to Dunn-Edwards


#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)





Valspar


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Red (NCS) to Valspar


#B0212A
Classic Red (1009-2)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#BF3934
Oh So Red (1009-1)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Red (NCS) to PPG Paints


#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)
#A24041
Granada (PPG17-12)
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)


Behr


Red (NCS) color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Red (NCS) to Behr


#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)
#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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