Color swatch image showing #CE202B with RGB(206,32,43) values

#CE202B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CE202B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CE202B Color Information

#CE202B RGB value is (206, 32, 43). The hex color red value is 206, green is 32, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 79 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE202B Color Meaning

Color #CE202B communicates intensity, power, and immediate attention. #CE202B bold red signals action and draws focus in any setting. As a result, color #CE202B feels commanding and vital. Psychologically, color #CE202B promotes decisiveness, confidence, and high energy. #CE202B encourages quick responses and assertive behavior. Symbolically, color #CE202B connects to emergency responsiveness, heroism, and social vigilance. Spiritually, #CE202B reflects courage under pressure, dynamic vitality, and readiness to act.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE202B 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
#CE202B
RGB
rgb(206, 32, 43)
HSL
hsl(356°, 73%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 79%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 84%, 81%)
XYZ
26.4062 14.3293 3.6596
Yxy
14.3293 0.5948 0.3228
Hunter Lab
37.8541 4.5000 1.3325
CIE-Lab
44.7015 64.6121 40.1141

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CE202B 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

#CE202B 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 #CE202B 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+)

5.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE202B 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

#CE202B

protanopia

#838128

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE202B;

Text Color

color: #CE202B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE202B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE202B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE202B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE202B 0%, #7b131a 100%);

#CE202B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CE202B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.