#c42b2d - Knockout color
Deep, vivid crimson with a warm, slightly orange undertone. Rich and saturated, it reads as bold and confident—simultaneously classic and modern—evoking passion, urgency, and convivial warmth. The color works well as a striking accent for branding, packaging, fashion, or automotive finishes, pairing strongly with charcoal grays, navy blues, and warm neutrals. In interior or graphic use it commands attention without feeling harsh, lending energy to compositions while maintaining an approachable, vintage-inspired character.
#c42b2d color RGB value is 196, 43, 45, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.781, 0.770, 0.231. Alternative names for that color are: knockout, brown, firebrick, persian red, mahogany, red.
Color Conversion
Name | Values | CSS |
|---|---|---|
RGB(0-255) | 196, 43, 45 | rgb(196, 43, 45) |
CMYK | 0.00, 0.781, 0.770, 0.231 | - |
sRGB | 0.769, 0.169, 0.176 | rgb(76.9%, 16.9%, 17.6%) |
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible | 0.660, 0.184, 0.191 | color(a98-rgb, 0.66, 0.184, 0.191) |
HCT | 23.0, 79.3, 43.7 | color(--hct, 23, 54.7%, 43.7%) |
HSL | 359, 64.0, 46.9 | hsl(359, 64%, 46.9%) |
HSV | 359, 78.1, 76.9 | color(--hsv, 359, 78.1%, 76.9%) |
HWB | 359, 16.9, 23.1 | hwb(359, 16.9%, 23.1%) |
Lab | 44.5, 59.7, 38.9 | lab(44.5%, 59.7, 38.9) |
P3 | 0.707, 0.226, 0.206 | color(display-p3, 0.707, 0.226, 0.206) |
XYZ D50 | 0.254, 0.142, 0.0288 | color(xyz-d50, 0.254, 0.142, 0.029) |
