#CE1616 Color Meaning and Information

#CE1616 Color Information

#CE1616 RGB value is (206, 22, 22). The hex color red value is 206, green is 22, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 89 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE1616 Color Meaning

Color #CE1616 signals urgency, alertness, and proactive response. #CE1616 vivid red captures attention immediately, symbolizing protection and high stakes. Consequently, color #CE1616 conveys energy and authority. Psychologically, color #CE1616 enhances alertness, quick decision-making, and reactive confidence. #CE1616 stimulates action and heightens awareness of surroundings. Culturally, color #CE1616 references safety, emergency services, and societal protection. Spiritually, #CE1616 embodies courage, quick thinking, and dynamic energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE1616 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

#CE1616

RGB

rgb(206, 22, 22)

HSL

hsl(0°, 81%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 89%, 89%, 19%)

HSV

hsv(0°, 89%, 81%)

XYZ

25.8853 13.7536 2.0494

Yxy

13.7536 0.6209 0.3299

Hunter Lab

37.0858 4.4178 1.4130

CIE-Lab

43.8774 66.0048 50.0356

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)

81%

Green22 / 255 (9%)

Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Color Variations

#CE1616 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

#CE1616 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 #CE1616 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:#CE1616

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE1616 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

#CE1616

protanopia

#7e7d16

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE1616;

Text Color

color: #CE1616;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE1616;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE161640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE1616;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE1616 0%, #7c0d0d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CE1616 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.