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#CD3261 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD3261 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD3261 Color Information

#CD3261 RGB value is (205, 50, 97). The hex color red value is 205, green is 50, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 76 percent, 53 percent, 20percent.

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#CD3261 Color Meaning

Color #CD3261 pulses with fruity intensity, unapologetic presence, and chromatic joy. Color #CD3261 is a vivid red-pink that mirrors ripe Bing cherries—juicy, saturated, and slightly tart. Unlike romantic pinks, #CD3261 carries heat; unlike fire-engine reds, #CD3261 retains playfulness. In food and beverage branding, #CD3261 hue increases perceived sweetness and freshness, especially in juices, candies, and summer cocktails. Consumer neuroscience shows #CD3261 triggers approach behavior faster than pure red in snack contexts—likely due to its organic associations. Functionally, color #CD3261 excels as a high-engagement accent in digital and packaging design. #CD3261’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 #CD3261 replaces standard red in youth markets. Culturally, color #CD3261 reflects joy that bites back. #CD3261 appears in music festivals, beauty launches, and pop culture as a symbol of bold delight. Spiritually, #CD3261 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: pleasure claimed without shame. Designers use color #CD3261 when they want to signal fun with fire. Its sweetness has spine.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD3261 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
#CD3261
RGB
rgb(205, 50, 97)
HSL
hsl(342°, 61%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 53%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 76%, 80%)
XYZ
28.4751 16.1234 12.9206
Yxy
16.1234 0.4951 0.2803
Hunter Lab
40.1540 4.9092 0.5486
CIE-Lab
47.1360 62.4260 10.5739

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD3261 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

#CD3261 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 #CD3261 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+)

4.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD3261 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

#CD3261

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD3261;

Text Color

color: #CD3261;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD3261;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD326140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD3261;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD3261 0%, #791d39 100%);

#CD3261 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD3261 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.