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#CF3462 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CF3462 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CF3462 Color Information

#CF3462 RGB value is (207, 52, 98). The hex color red value is 207, green is 52, and blue is 98. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 53 percent, 19percent.

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#CF3462 Color Meaning

Color #CF3462 pulses with fruity intensity, unapologetic presence, and chromatic joy. Color #CF3462 is a vivid red-pink that mirrors ripe Bing cherries—juicy, saturated, and slightly tart. Unlike romantic pinks, #CF3462 carries heat; unlike fire-engine reds, #CF3462 retains playfulness. In food and beverage branding, #CF3462 hue increases perceived sweetness and freshness, especially in juices, candies, and summer cocktails. Consumer neuroscience shows #CF3462 triggers approach behavior faster than pure red in snack contexts—likely due to its organic associations. Functionally, color #CF3462 excels as a high-engagement accent in digital and packaging design. #CF3462’s common in call-to-action buttons, limited-edition labels, and social media graphics where immediacy matters. Digital rendering is vivid across screens, though OLEDs may require slight desaturation. Print use benefits from spot color for true fidelity, but CMYK performs well on coated stock. A/B tests confirm higher click-through rates when color #CF3462 replaces standard red in youth markets. Culturally, color #CF3462 reflects joy that bites back. #CF3462 appears in music festivals, beauty launches, and pop culture as a symbol of bold delight. Spiritually, #CF3462 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: pleasure claimed without shame. Designers use color #CF3462 when they want to signal fun with fire. Its sweetness has spine.

Color Conversion

Convert #CF3462 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
#CF3462
RGB
rgb(207, 52, 98)
HSL
hsl(342°, 62%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 53%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 75%, 81%)
XYZ
29.1647 16.6032 13.2229
Yxy
16.6032 0.4944 0.2815
Hunter Lab
40.7470 5.0702 0.5831
CIE-Lab
47.7562 62.4321 10.8826

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red207 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green52 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue98 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CF3462 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

#CF3462 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 #CF3462 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+)

4.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CF3462 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

#CF3462

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CF3462;

Text Color

color: #CF3462;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CF3462;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CF346240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CF3462;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF3462 0%, #7c1d3a 100%);

#CF3462 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CF3462 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.