#CE162B Color Meaning and Information

#CE162B Color Information

#CE162B RGB value is (206, 22, 43). The hex color red value is 206, green is 22, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 79 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE162B Color Meaning

Color #CE162B communicates intensity, power, and immediate attention. #CE162B bold red signals action and draws focus in any setting. As a result, color #CE162B feels commanding and vital. Psychologically, color #CE162B promotes decisiveness, confidence, and high energy. #CE162B encourages quick responses and assertive behavior. Symbolically, color #CE162B connects to emergency responsiveness, heroism, and social vigilance. Spiritually, #CE162B reflects courage under pressure, dynamic vitality, and readiness to act.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE162B 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

#CE162B

RGB

rgb(206, 22, 43)

HSL

hsl(353°, 81%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 89%, 79%, 19%)

HSV

hsv(353°, 89%, 81%)

XYZ

26.1766 13.8700 3.5830

Yxy

13.8700 0.6000 0.3179

Hunter Lab

37.2424 4.4990 1.2645

CIE-Lab

44.0460 66.4891 39.4371

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)

81%

Green22 / 255 (9%)

Blue43 / 255 (17%)

17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Yellow79 / 100 (79%)

79%

Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Color Variations

#CE162B 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

#CE162B 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 #CE162B 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:#CE162B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE162B 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

#CE162B

protanopia

#7e7d26

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE162B;

Text Color

color: #CE162B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE162B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE162B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE162B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE162B 0%, #7c0d1a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CE162B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.