Color swatch image showing #CA2C81 with RGB(202,44,129) values
Color swatch image showing #CA2C81 with RGB(202,44,129) values

#CA2C81 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CA2C81 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CA2C81 Color Information

#CA2C81 RGB value is (202, 44, 129). The hex color red value is 202, green is 44, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 328°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 36 percent, 21 percent.

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#CA2C81 Color Meaning

Color #CA2C81 conveys controlled passion, artistic depth, and emotional resilience. #CA2C81 darker reddish-purple combines intensity with subtle sophistication, creating a more contemplative energy. Psychologically, color #CA2C81 encourages self-reflection, emotional balance, and purposeful action. Culturally, color #CA2C81 is seen as a refined alternative to bright pinks and reds in Western design, suggesting confidence without overwhelming boldness. In Eastern traditions, #CA2C81 can represent protective energy and vitality. Fengshui considers #CA2C81 supportive for creative workspaces that require thoughtful engagement and emotional focus. Spiritually, color #CA2C81 aligns with the Heart and Sacral chakras, enhancing both love and creative energy. Its medium-dark tone makes #CA2C81 suitable for sophisticated designs, fashion, and artwork where depth and emotion are desired.

Color Conversion

Convert #CA2C81 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#CA2C81
RGB
rgb(202, 44, 129)
HSL
hsl(328°, 64%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 36%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(328°, 78%, 79%)
XYZ
29.2203 15.9429 22.3061
Yxy
15.9429 0.4331 0.2363
Hunter Lab
39.9286 5.2220 -0.5822
CIE-Lab
46.8995 66.3386 -9.4537

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#CA2C81 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#CA2C81 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #CA2C81 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CA2C81 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#CA2C81

protanopia

#86846c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CA2C81;

Text Color

color: #CA2C81;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CA2C81;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CA2C8140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CA2C81;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CA2C81 0%, #771a4c 100%);

#CA2C81 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CA2C81 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.