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#CB322C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CB322C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CB322C Color Information

#CB322C RGB value is (203, 50, 44). The hex color red value is 203, green is 50, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 78 percent, 20percent.

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#CB322C Color Meaning

Color #CB322C embodies vital energy, alert passion, and cultural pride. #CB322C strong, pure red is clear and commanding, evocative of pomegranates, ceremonial flags, and life-giving fire. Psychologically, color #CB322C is stimulating and confident, generating feelings of strength, urgency, and dynamic presence. #CB322C is a color of action and assertion, often used to symbolize courage, vitality, and a powerful connection to heritage and community. #CB322C red is direct, warm, and undiluted in its intensity. Culturally, color #CB322C is a historically significant pigment, found in ancient art, architecture, and textiles, representing sovereignty, divine favor, and the fierce joy of life. Symbolically, #CB322C stands for the life force itself, the beating heart of a culture, and the courage to defend one's identity and beliefs. In modern contexts, color #CB322C carries #CB322C legacy of power and significance, making #CB322C a choice for branding that wants to project confidence, tradition, and vibrant energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CB322C 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
#CB322C
RGB
rgb(203, 50, 44)
HSL
hsl(2°, 64%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 78%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 78%, 80%)
XYZ
26.2238 15.1596 3.9268
Yxy
15.1596 0.5788 0.3346
Hunter Lab
38.9353 4.2769 1.4437
CIE-Lab
45.8520 58.9003 40.5634

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CB322C 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

#CB322C 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 #CB322C 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+)

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CB322C 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: #CB322C;

Text Color

color: #CB322C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CB322C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CB322C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CB322C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CB322C 0%, #771d1a 100%);

#CB322C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CB322C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.