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#CD325E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD325E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD325E Color Information

#CD325E RGB value is (205, 50, 94). The hex color red value is 205, green is 50, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 76 percent, 54 percent, 20percent.

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#CD325E Color Meaning

Color #CD325E pulses with fruity intensity, unapologetic presence, and chromatic joy. Color #CD325E is a vivid red-pink that mirrors ripe Bing cherries—juicy, saturated, and slightly tart. Unlike romantic pinks, #CD325E carries heat; unlike fire-engine reds, #CD325E retains playfulness. In food and beverage branding, #CD325E hue increases perceived sweetness and freshness, especially in juices, candies, and summer cocktails. Consumer neuroscience shows #CD325E triggers approach behavior faster than pure red in snack contexts—likely due to its organic associations. Functionally, color #CD325E excels as a high-engagement accent in digital and packaging design. #CD325E’s common in call-to-action buttons, limited-edition labels, and social media graphics where immediacy matters. Digital rendering is vivid across screens, though OLEDs may require slight desaturation. Print use benefits from spot color for true fidelity, but CMYK performs well on coated stock. A/B tests confirm higher click-through rates when color #CD325E replaces standard red in youth markets. Culturally, color #CD325E reflects joy that bites back. #CD325E appears in music festivals, beauty launches, and pop culture as a symbol of bold delight. Spiritually, #CD325E aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: pleasure claimed without shame. Designers use color #CD325E when they want to signal fun with fire. Its sweetness has spine.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD325E 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
#CD325E
RGB
rgb(205, 50, 94)
HSL
hsl(343°, 61%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 54%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 76%, 80%)
XYZ
28.3378 16.0685 12.1976
Yxy
16.0685 0.5006 0.2839
Hunter Lab
40.0855 4.8691 0.6260
CIE-Lab
47.0642 62.1967 12.3185

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD325E 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

#CD325E 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 #CD325E 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+)

4.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD325E 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

#CD325E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD325E;

Text Color

color: #CD325E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD325E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD325E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD325E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD325E 0%, #791d37 100%);

#CD325E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD325E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.