Carnelian (color)
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| Hex triplet | #b31b1b | |
| sRGBB | (r, g, b) | (179, 27, 27) |
| HSV | (h, s, v) | (0°, 85%, 70%) |
| Source | Internet[1] | |
| B: Normalized to [0–255] (byte) |
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Carnelian is a color named after the carnelian variety of the mineral chalcedony. This semi-precious gemstone is noted for its rich shade of reddish-brown.
Carnelian is named after the mineral carnelian. These polished pebbles show the distinctive reddish-brown color.
[edit] Uses of carnelian
- The Campbell Soup Company has a carnelian colored logo.[citation needed]
- The official colors of Cornell University are carnelian and white.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Coordinates derived from colorscheme to Cornell University website
- ^ Cornell University - Facts about Cornell, http://www.cornell.edu/about/facts/faq_profile.cfm?id=916, retrieved on 2008-08-02
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| Alizarin | Amaranth | Burgundy | Cardinal | Carmine | Carnelian | Cerise | Chestnut | Coral red | Crimson |
| Dark pink | Falu red | Fire engine red | Fuchsia | Magenta | Maroon | Mauve taupe | Orange-red | Persian red | Pink |
| Persimmon | Red | Red-violet | Rose | Rose madder | Ruby | Rust | Puce | Sangria | Scarlet |
| Terra cotta | Upsdell red | Venetian red | Vermilion | ||||||
| The samples shown above are representative only. | |||||||||

