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#CB4157 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CB4157 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CB4157 Color Information

#CB4157 RGB value is (203, 65, 87). The hex color red value is 203, green is 65, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 68 percent, 57 percent, 20 percent.

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#CB4157 Color Meaning

Color #CB4157 conveys grounded intensity, emotional warmth, and purposeful energy. In color psychology, #CB4157 encourages assertive focus, reflective engagement, and controlled passion. Across cultures and history, color #CB4157 has been used in architecture, textiles, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing strength, vitality, and resilience. From a spiritual perspective, color #CB4157 embodies conscious determination, deliberate action, and balanced emotional presence. #CB4157 promotes steady engagement and mindful decision making.

Color Conversion

Convert #CB4157 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
#CB4157
RGB
rgb(203, 65, 87)
HSL
hsl(350°, 57%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 68%, 57%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 68%, 80%)
XYZ
28.2392 17.1652 10.8417
Yxy
17.1652 0.5021 0.3052
Hunter Lab
41.4309 4.5930 0.9584
CIE-Lab
48.4675 55.7600 18.4519

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CB4157 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

#CB4157 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 #CB4157 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+)

4.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CB4157 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: #CB4157;

Text Color

color: #CB4157;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CB4157;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CB415740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CB4157;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CB4157 0%, #7d2231 100%);

#CB4157 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CB4157 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.