#CE162D Color Meaning and Information

#CE162D Color Information

#CE162D RGB value is (206, 22, 45). The hex color red value is 206, green is 22, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 78 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE162D Color Meaning

Color #CE162D communicates intensity, power, and immediate attention. #CE162D bold red signals action and draws focus in any setting. As a result, color #CE162D feels commanding and vital. Psychologically, color #CE162D promotes decisiveness, confidence, and high energy. #CE162D encourages quick responses and assertive behavior. Symbolically, color #CE162D connects to emergency responsiveness, heroism, and social vigilance. Spiritually, #CE162D reflects courage under pressure, dynamic vitality, and readiness to act.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE162D 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

#CE162D

RGB

rgb(206, 22, 45)

HSL

hsl(353°, 81%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 89%, 78%, 19%)

HSV

hsv(353°, 89%, 81%)

XYZ

26.2142 13.8851 3.7811

Yxy

13.8851 0.5974 0.3164

Hunter Lab

37.2627 4.5095 1.2452

CIE-Lab

44.0677 66.5512 38.3148

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)

81%

Green22 / 255 (9%)

Blue45 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Yellow78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Color Variations

#CE162D 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

#CE162D 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 #CE162D 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CE162D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE162D 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

#CE162D

protanopia

#7e7d27

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE162D;

Text Color

color: #CE162D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE162D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE162D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE162D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE162D 0%, #7c0d1a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CE162D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.