Color swatch image showing #CE201B with RGB(206,32,27) values
Color swatch image showing #CE201B with RGB(206,32,27) values

#CE201B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CE201B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CE201B Color Information

#CE201B RGB value is (206, 32, 27). The hex color red value is 206, green is 32, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 87 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE201B Color Meaning

Color #CE201B signals urgency, alertness, and proactive response. #CE201B vivid red captures attention immediately, symbolizing protection and high stakes. Consequently, color #CE201B conveys energy and authority. Psychologically, color #CE201B enhances alertness, quick decision-making, and reactive confidence. #CE201B stimulates action and heightens awareness of surroundings. Culturally, color #CE201B references safety, emergency services, and societal protection. Spiritually, #CE201B embodies courage, quick thinking, and dynamic energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE201B 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
#CE201B
RGB
rgb(206, 32, 27)
HSL
hsl(2°, 77%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 87%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 87%, 81%)
XYZ
26.1679 14.2340 2.4051
Yxy
14.2340 0.6113 0.3325
Hunter Lab
37.7280 4.4332 1.4560
CIE-Lab
44.5666 64.2093 48.3088

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CE201B 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

#CE201B 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 #CE201B 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.

#FFFFFF
#CE201B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE201B 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

#CE201B

protanopia

#83811c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE201B;

Text Color

color: #CE201B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE201B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE201B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE201B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE201B 0%, #7c1410 100%);

#CE201B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CE201B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.