Color swatch image showing #CB3248 with RGB(203,50,72) values

#CB3248 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CB3248 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CB3248 Color Information

#CB3248 RGB value is (203, 50, 72). The hex color red value is 203, green is 50, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 65 percent, 20 percent.

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#CB3248 Color Meaning

Color #CB3248 expresses controlled passion, emotional richness, and refined intensity. #CB3248 deep red carries warmth without aggression. As a result, color #CB3248 feels expressive yet disciplined. Psychologically, color #CB3248 supports emotional confidence and focused motivation. #CB3248 energizes intent while maintaining composure. Symbolically, color #CB3248 aligns with cultivated desire, elegance, and emotional depth. On a spiritual level, #CB3248 represents purposeful feeling and inner strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #CB3248 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
#CB3248
RGB
rgb(203, 50, 72)
HSL
hsl(351°, 60%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 65%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 75%, 80%)
XYZ
26.9389 15.4456 7.6924
Yxy
15.4456 0.5380 0.3084
Hunter Lab
39.3009 4.4790 1.0571
CIE-Lab
46.2386 60.1662 24.6286

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CB3248 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

#CB3248 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 #CB3248 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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#CB3248

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CB3248 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

#CB3248

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CB3248;

Text Color

color: #CB3248;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CB3248;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CB324840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CB3248;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CB3248 0%, #791e2c 100%);

#CB3248 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CB3248 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.