Color swatch image showing #CA2C9E with RGB(202,44,158) values

#CA2C9E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CA2C9E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CA2C9E Color Information

#CA2C9E RGB value is (202, 44, 158). The hex color red value is 202, green is 44, and blue is 158. Its HSL format shows a hue of 317°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 22 percent, 21 percent.

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#CA2C9E Color Meaning

Color #CA2C9E signifies bold creativity, confident expression, and emotional vibrancy. #CA2C9E vivid pink-purple blends intensity with sophistication, commanding attention in visual contexts. Psychologically, color #CA2C9E enhances creativity, self-assurance, and social engagement. #CA2C9E encourages innovative thinking and expressive communication. Culturally, color #CA2C9E is linked to fashion, contemporary art, and high-impact design. Spiritually, #CA2C9E represents dynamic energy, purposeful passion, and the cultivation of expressive authenticity.

Color Conversion

Convert #CA2C9E 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
#CA2C9E
RGB
rgb(202, 44, 158)
HSL
hsl(317°, 64%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 22%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(317°, 78%, 79%)
XYZ
31.4294 16.8265 33.9391
Yxy
16.8265 0.3824 0.2047
Hunter Lab
41.0201 5.8869 -1.8883
CIE-Lab
48.0407 69.7178 -25.1903

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue158 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#CA2C9E 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

#CA2C9E 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 #CA2C9E 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CA2C9E 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CA2C9E;

Text Color

color: #CA2C9E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CA2C9E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CA2C9E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CA2C9E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CA2C9E 0%, #771a5d 100%);

#CA2C9E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CA2C9E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.