Maroon3 (#CD2990) Color Meaning and Information

Maroon3 (#CD2990) Color Information

Maroon3 (#CD2990) RGB value is (205, 41, 144). The hex color red value is 205, green is 41, and blue is 144. Its HSL format shows a hue of 322°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 30 percent, 20 percent.

Maroon3

#CD2990

rgb(205, 41, 144)

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Maroon3 (#CD2990) Color Meaning

Maroon3 (#CD2990) embodies a deeper, more grounded energy compared to lighter magentas. Maroon3 (#CD2990) communicates confidence, poise, and subtle intensity. It merges emotional warmth with a serious undertone, making it a versatile choice in design and personal expression. Psychologically, Maroon3 (#CD2990) fosters determination and self-discipline. It encourages reflective thought while maintaining creative vibrancy. Culturally, this hue often appears in traditional textiles, festive occasions, and artistic mediums where deep emotion is conveyed. Spiritually, it represents self-awareness, inner resilience, and the harnessing of emotional strength.

Color Conversion

Convert Maroon3 (#CD2990) 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

#CD2990

RGB

rgb(205, 41, 144)

HSL

hsl(322°, 67%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 30%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(322°, 80%, 80%)

XYZ

31.0038 16.5786 27.9515

Yxy

16.5786 0.4105 0.2195

Hunter Lab

40.7168 5.7715 -1.1882

CIE-Lab

47.7247 69.5126 -17.2394

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green41 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue144 / 255 (56%)

56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

Maroon3 (#CD2990) 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

Maroon3 (#CD2990) 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 Maroon3 (#CD2990) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CD2990

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD2990 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

Maroon3 (#CD2990)

protanopia

#868577

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD2990;

Text Color

color: #CD2990;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD2990;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD299040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD2990;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD2990 0%, #791856 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Maroon3 (#CD2990) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.