Color swatch image showing #CD2994 with RGB(205,41,148) values

#CD2994 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD2994 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD2994 Color Information

#CD2994 RGB value is (205, 41, 148). The hex color red value is 205, green is 41, and blue is 148. Its HSL format shows a hue of 321°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 28 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD2994 Color Meaning

Color #CD2994 embodies a deeper, more grounded energy compared to lighter magentas. Color #CD2994 communicates confidence, poise, and subtle intensity. #CD2994 merges emotional warmth with a serious undertone, making #CD2994 a versatile choice in design and personal expression. Psychologically, color #CD2994 fosters determination and self-discipline. #CD2994 encourages reflective thought while maintaining creative vibrancy. Culturally, #CD2994 hue often appears in traditional textiles, festive occasions, and artistic mediums where deep emotion is conveyed. Spiritually, #CD2994 represents self-awareness, inner resilience, and the harnessing of emotional strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD2994 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
#CD2994
RGB
rgb(205, 41, 148)
HSL
hsl(321°, 67%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 28%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(321°, 80%, 80%)
XYZ
31.3151 16.7031 29.5905
Yxy
16.7031 0.4035 0.2152
Hunter Lab
40.8694 5.8664 -1.3737
CIE-Lab
47.8838 69.9747 -19.4026

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green41 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue148 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD2994 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

#CD2994 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 #CD2994 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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#CD2994

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD2994 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

#CD2994

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD2994;

Text Color

color: #CD2994;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD2994;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD299440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD2994;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD2994 0%, #791857 100%);

#CD2994 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD2994 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.