Color swatch image showing #CA2C8C with RGB(202,44,140) values

#CA2C8C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CA2C8C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CA2C8C Color Information

#CA2C8C RGB value is (202, 44, 140). The hex color red value is 202, green is 44, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 324°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 31 percent, 21 percent.

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#CA2C8C Color Meaning

Color #CA2C8C embodies a deeper, more grounded energy compared to lighter magentas. Color #CA2C8C communicates confidence, poise, and subtle intensity. #CA2C8C merges emotional warmth with a serious undertone, making #CA2C8C a versatile choice in design and personal expression. Psychologically, color #CA2C8C fosters determination and self-discipline. #CA2C8C encourages reflective thought while maintaining creative vibrancy. Culturally, #CA2C8C hue often appears in traditional textiles, festive occasions, and artistic mediums where deep emotion is conveyed. Spiritually, #CA2C8C represents self-awareness, inner resilience, and the harnessing of emotional strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #CA2C8C 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
#CA2C8C
RGB
rgb(202, 44, 140)
HSL
hsl(324°, 64%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 31%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(324°, 78%, 79%)
XYZ
29.9914 16.2514 26.3670
Yxy
16.2514 0.4130 0.2238
Hunter Lab
40.3130 5.4513 -1.0304
CIE-Lab
47.3026 67.5441 -15.5186

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#CA2C8C 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

#CA2C8C 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 #CA2C8C 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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#CA2C8C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CA2C8C 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

#CA2C8C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CA2C8C;

Text Color

color: #CA2C8C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CA2C8C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CA2C8C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CA2C8C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CA2C8C 0%, #771a52 100%);

#CA2C8C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CA2C8C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.