#CE161F Color Meaning and Information

#CE161F Color Information

#CE161F RGB value is (206, 22, 31). The hex color red value is 206, green is 22, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 85 percent, 19 percent.

#CE161F

rgb(206, 22, 31)

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#CE161F Color Meaning

Color #CE161F signals urgency, alertness, and proactive response. #CE161F vivid red captures attention immediately, symbolizing protection and high stakes. Consequently, color #CE161F conveys energy and authority. Psychologically, color #CE161F enhances alertness, quick decision-making, and reactive confidence. #CE161F stimulates action and heightens awareness of surroundings. Culturally, color #CE161F references safety, emergency services, and societal protection. Spiritually, #CE161F embodies courage, quick thinking, and dynamic energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE161F 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

#CE161F

RGB

rgb(206, 22, 31)

HSL

hsl(357°, 81%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 89%, 85%, 19%)

HSV

hsv(357°, 89%, 81%)

XYZ

25.9878 13.7946 2.5892

Yxy

13.7946 0.6133 0.3256

Hunter Lab

37.1411 4.4463 1.3609

CIE-Lab

43.9369 66.1758 45.8263

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)

81%

Green22 / 255 (9%)

Blue31 / 255 (12%)

12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Yellow85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Color Variations

#CE161F 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

#CE161F 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 #CE161F 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:#CE161F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE161F 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

#CE161F

protanopia

#7e7d1d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE161F;

Text Color

color: #CE161F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE161F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE161F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE161F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE161F 0%, #7c0d13 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CE161F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.