Color swatch image showing #CF100F with RGB(207,16,15) values
Color swatch image showing #CF100F with RGB(207,16,15) values

#CF100F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CF100F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CF100F Color Information

#CF100F RGB value is (207, 16, 15). The hex color red value is 207, green is 16, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 92 percent, 93 percent, 19 percent.

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#CF100F Color Meaning

Color #CF100F represents strength, passion, and enduring presence. #CF100F vivid, deep red signals courage, intensity, and decisive energy. Psychologically, color #CF100F stimulates ambition, assertiveness, and focus, encouraging action and leadership. In cultural terms, color #CF100F carries historical weight in art, textiles, and architecture. Western traditions view #CF100F as a symbol of vitality and prestige, while Eastern cultures associate deep red with protection, prosperity, and auspicious events. Fengshui uses #CF100F tone to energize areas that require vitality or transformation. Spiritually, color #CF100F is linked with the Root chakra, grounding energy, physical strength, and resilience. As a dark red shade, #CF100F combines depth and vividness. Artists and designers often employ #CF100F for dramatic accents, statement pieces, and spaces where attention and focus are essential.

Color Conversion

Convert #CF100F 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
#CF100F
RGB
rgb(207, 16, 15)
HSL
hsl(0°, 86%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 92%, 93%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 93%, 81%)
XYZ
26.0036 13.6705 1.7201
Yxy
13.6705 0.6282 0.3303
Hunter Lab
36.9736 4.4722 1.4347
CIE-Lab
43.7566 67.0186 52.8455

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red207 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green16 / 255 (6%)
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CF100F 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

#CF100F 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 #CF100F 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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#CF100F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CF100F 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

#CF100F

protanopia

#7c7b0f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CF100F;

Text Color

color: #CF100F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CF100F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CF100F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CF100F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF100F 0%, #7d0909 100%);

#CF100F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CF100F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.