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#CE1642 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CE1642 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CE1642 Color Information

#CE1642 RGB value is (206, 22, 66). The hex color red value is 206, green is 22, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 89 percent, 68 percent, 19percent.

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#CE1642 Color Meaning

Color #CE1642 declares institutional pride, unwavering loyalty, and passionate tradition. Color #CE1642 is a vivid, slightly bluish red named after the robes of Catholic cardinals—deep enough to signify gravity, bright enough to command presence. Unlike fire-engine red, #CE1642 carries historical weight; unlike burgundy, #CE1642 refuses to fade into decorum. In sports and academia, color #CE1642 signals tribal belonging: think Stanford University or St. Louis Cardinals, where color equals identity. Psychological research confirms that such saturated reds increase in-group cohesion and perceived team strength, especially in competitive contexts. Functionally, color #CE1642 balances visibility and dignity. #CE1642 works well in logos, uniforms, and signage where recognition must endure across decades. Print tests show excellent lightfastness, while digital use requires slight desaturation to prevent screen bleed. In user interface design, #CE1642 serves as a high-priority accent—ideal for alerts or primary actions—but should be used sparingly to avoid visual fatigue. Paired with cream or charcoal, color #CE1642 achieves classic contrast without harshness, making #CE1642 a staple in heritage branding. Symbolically, color #CE1642 represents devotion as discipline. #CE1642 is not the red of impulse but of vow. In spiritual practice, #CE1642 mirrors the root chakra’s committed mode: “I stand for something.” Designers choose color #CE1642 when legacy must feel alive, not archived. Its power lies in its consistency—across centuries, contexts, and cultures, color #CE1642 remains a chromatic oath of loyalty.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE1642 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
#CE1642
RGB
rgb(206, 22, 66)
HSL
hsl(346°, 81%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 89%, 68%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 89%, 81%)
XYZ
26.7239 14.0890 6.4652
Yxy
14.0890 0.5652 0.2980
Hunter Lab
37.5353 4.6527 0.9819
CIE-Lab
44.3603 67.3861 26.0438

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green22 / 255 (9%)
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CE1642 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

#CE1642 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 #CE1642 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+)

5.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE1642 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

#CE1642

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE1642;

Text Color

color: #CE1642;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE1642;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE164240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE1642;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE1642 0%, #7c0d27 100%);

#CE1642 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CE1642 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.