Color swatch image showing #CF101D with RGB(207,16,29) values

#CF101D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CF101D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CF101D Color Information

#CF101D RGB value is (207, 16, 29). The hex color red value is 207, green is 16, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 92 percent, 86 percent, 19 percent.

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#CF101D Color Meaning

Color #CF101D signifies intensity, power, and dynamic transformation. Its bold red evokes molten rock and passionate energy. Psychologically, color #CF101D stimulates courage, assertiveness, and decisive action, making #CF101D ideal for drawing attention or inspiring strong emotional responses. In artistic and design contexts, color #CF101D is used to signal urgency, strength, or impactful statements. Symbolically, #CF101D embodies transformation, drive, and unrestrained vitality, often associated with life force and raw energy. Spiritually, color #CF101D represents fiery determination, courage, and creative transformation. Across cultures, #CF101D deep red conveys power, celebration, and intensity, making #CF101D a commanding visual presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #CF101D 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
#CF101D
RGB
rgb(207, 16, 29)
HSL
hsl(356°, 86%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 92%, 86%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 92%, 81%)
XYZ
26.1392 13.7247 2.4338
Yxy
13.7247 0.6180 0.3245
Hunter Lab
37.0469 4.5100 1.3661
CIE-Lab
43.8355 67.2415 46.8259

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red207 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green16 / 255 (6%)
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CF101D 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

#CF101D 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 #CF101D 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+)

5.61:1
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 #CF101D 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

#CF101D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CF101D;

Text Color

color: #CF101D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CF101D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CF101D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CF101D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF101D 0%, #7d0911 100%);

#CF101D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CF101D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.