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#CB322D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CB322D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CB322D Color Information

#CB322D RGB value is (203, 50, 45). The hex color red value is 203, green is 50, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 78 percent, 20percent.

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#CB322D Color Meaning

Color #CB322D embodies vital energy, alert passion, and cultural pride. #CB322D strong, pure red is clear and commanding, evocative of pomegranates, ceremonial flags, and life-giving fire. Psychologically, color #CB322D is stimulating and confident, generating feelings of strength, urgency, and dynamic presence. #CB322D is a color of action and assertion, often used to symbolize courage, vitality, and a powerful connection to heritage and community. #CB322D red is direct, warm, and undiluted in its intensity. Culturally, color #CB322D is a historically significant pigment, found in ancient art, architecture, and textiles, representing sovereignty, divine favor, and the fierce joy of life. Symbolically, #CB322D 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 #CB322D carries #CB322D legacy of power and significance, making #CB322D a choice for branding that wants to project confidence, tradition, and vibrant energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CB322D 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
#CB322D
RGB
rgb(203, 50, 45)
HSL
hsl(2°, 64%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 78%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 78%, 80%)
XYZ
26.2429 15.1672 4.0270
Yxy
15.1672 0.5776 0.3338
Hunter Lab
38.9451 4.2822 1.4335
CIE-Lab
45.8623 58.9344 40.0238

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#CB322D 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

#CB322D 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 #CB322D 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 #CB322D 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: #CB322D;

Text Color

color: #CB322D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CB322D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CB322D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CB322D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CB322D 0%, #791e1b 100%);

#CB322D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CB322D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.