Color swatch image showing #CA2C8F with RGB(202,44,143) values

#CA2C8F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CA2C8F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CA2C8F Color Information

#CA2C8F RGB value is (202, 44, 143). The hex color red value is 202, green is 44, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 322°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 29 percent, 21 percent.

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#CA2C8F Color Meaning

Color #CA2C8F signifies bold creativity, confident expression, and emotional vibrancy. #CA2C8F vivid pink-purple blends intensity with sophistication, commanding attention in visual contexts. Psychologically, color #CA2C8F enhances creativity, self-assurance, and social engagement. #CA2C8F encourages innovative thinking and expressive communication. Culturally, color #CA2C8F is linked to fashion, contemporary art, and high-impact design. Spiritually, #CA2C8F represents dynamic energy, purposeful passion, and the cultivation of expressive authenticity.

Color Conversion

Convert #CA2C8F 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
#CA2C8F
RGB
rgb(202, 44, 143)
HSL
hsl(322°, 64%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 29%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(322°, 78%, 79%)
XYZ
30.2157 16.3411 27.5482
Yxy
16.3411 0.4077 0.2205
Hunter Lab
40.4241 5.5186 -1.1624
CIE-Lab
47.4188 67.8894 -17.1525

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#CA2C8F 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

#CA2C8F 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 #CA2C8F 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+)

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CA2C8F 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CA2C8F;

Text Color

color: #CA2C8F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CA2C8F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CA2C8F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CA2C8F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CA2C8F 0%, #771a55 100%);

#CA2C8F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CA2C8F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.