Color swatch image showing #CE160E with RGB(206,22,14) values
Color swatch image showing #CE160E with RGB(206,22,14) values

#CE160E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CE160E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CE160E Color Information

#CE160E RGB value is (206, 22, 14). The hex color red value is 206, green is 22, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 93 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE160E Color Meaning

Color #CE160E represents strength, passion, and enduring presence. #CE160E vivid, deep red signals courage, intensity, and decisive energy. Psychologically, color #CE160E stimulates ambition, assertiveness, and focus, encouraging action and leadership. In cultural terms, color #CE160E carries historical weight in art, textiles, and architecture. Western traditions view #CE160E as a symbol of vitality and prestige, while Eastern cultures associate deep red with protection, prosperity, and auspicious events. Fengshui uses #CE160E tone to energize areas that require vitality or transformation. Spiritually, color #CE160E is linked with the Root chakra, grounding energy, physical strength, and resilience. As a dark red shade, #CE160E combines depth and vividness. Artists and designers often employ #CE160E for dramatic accents, statement pieces, and spaces where attention and focus are essential.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE160E 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
#CE160E
RGB
rgb(206, 22, 14)
HSL
hsl(3°, 87%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 89%, 93%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 93%, 81%)
XYZ
25.8198 13.7273 1.7043
Yxy
13.7273 0.6259 0.3328
Hunter Lab
37.0504 4.3996 1.4462
CIE-Lab
43.8393 65.8951 53.1423

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green22 / 255 (9%)
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CE160E 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

#CE160E 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 #CE160E 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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#CE160E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE160E 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

#CE160E

protanopia

#7e7d10

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE160E;

Text Color

color: #CE160E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE160E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE160E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE160E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE160E 0%, #7b0e09 100%);

#CE160E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CE160E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.