Color swatch image showing #CD2997 with RGB(205,41,151) values

#CD2997 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD2997 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD2997 Color Information

#CD2997 RGB value is (205, 41, 151). The hex color red value is 205, green is 41, and blue is 151. Its HSL format shows a hue of 320°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 26 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD2997 Color Meaning

Color #CD2997 signifies bold creativity, confident expression, and emotional vibrancy. #CD2997 vivid pink-purple blends intensity with sophistication, commanding attention in visual contexts. Psychologically, color #CD2997 enhances creativity, self-assurance, and social engagement. #CD2997 encourages innovative thinking and expressive communication. Culturally, color #CD2997 is linked to fashion, contemporary art, and high-impact design. Spiritually, #CD2997 represents dynamic energy, purposeful passion, and the cultivation of expressive authenticity.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD2997 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
#CD2997
RGB
rgb(205, 41, 151)
HSL
hsl(320°, 67%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 26%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(320°, 80%, 80%)
XYZ
31.5557 16.7994 30.8576
Yxy
16.7994 0.3984 0.2121
Hunter Lab
40.9871 5.9401 -1.5181
CIE-Lab
48.0063 70.3291 -21.0147

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green41 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue151 / 255 (59%)
59%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD2997 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

#CD2997 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 #CD2997 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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#CD2997

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD2997 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

#CD2997

protanopia

#86857c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD2997;

Text Color

color: #CD2997;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD2997;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD299740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD2997;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD2997 0%, #791859 100%);

#CD2997 Color FAQs

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