Color swatch image showing #CB4141 with RGB(203,65,65) values

#CB4141 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CB4141 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CB4141 Color Information

#CB4141 RGB value is (203, 65, 65). The hex color red value is 203, green is 65, and blue is 65. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 68 percent, 68 percent, 20 percent.

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#CB4141 Color Meaning

Color #CB4141 communicates physical energy, grounded courage, and assertive motion. #CB4141 earthy red balances warmth with mineral weight, which prevents emotional volatility. Therefore, color #CB4141 feels strong and dependable rather than explosive. Psychologically, color #CB4141 increases motivation and confidence while maintaining control. #CB4141 activates the senses and supports decisive action. Because of its density, the color also conveys reliability and endurance. Culturally, color #CB4141 draws associations with stone, protection, and survival. #CB4141 often appears in artifacts tied to strength and defense. On a symbolic level, color #CB4141 represents rooted vitality, suggesting power that rises from stability rather than impulse.

Color Conversion

Convert #CB4141 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
#CB4141
RGB
rgb(203, 65, 65)
HSL
hsl(0°, 57%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 68%, 68%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 68%, 80%)
XYZ
27.4730 16.8588 6.8071
Yxy
16.8588 0.5372 0.3297
Hunter Lab
41.0595 4.3705 1.3978
CIE-Lab
48.0816 54.3786 31.1080

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue65 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CB4141 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

#CB4141 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 #CB4141 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.

#FFFFFF
#CB4141

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CB4141 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

#CB4141

protanopia

#8f8e41

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CB4141;

Text Color

color: #CB4141;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CB4141;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CB414140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CB4141;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CB4141 0%, #7d2222 100%);

#CB4141 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CB4141 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.