Color swatch image showing #CE202A with RGB(206,32,42) values

#CE202A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CE202A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CE202A Color Information

#CE202A RGB value is (206, 32, 42). The hex color red value is 206, green is 32, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 80 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE202A Color Meaning

Color #CE202A communicates intensity, power, and immediate attention. #CE202A bold red signals action and draws focus in any setting. As a result, color #CE202A feels commanding and vital. Psychologically, color #CE202A promotes decisiveness, confidence, and high energy. #CE202A encourages quick responses and assertive behavior. Symbolically, color #CE202A connects to emergency responsiveness, heroism, and social vigilance. Spiritually, #CE202A reflects courage under pressure, dynamic vitality, and readiness to act.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE202A 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
#CE202A
RGB
rgb(206, 32, 42)
HSL
hsl(357°, 73%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 80%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(357°, 84%, 81%)
XYZ
26.3880 14.3220 3.5641
Yxy
14.3220 0.5960 0.3235
Hunter Lab
37.8444 4.4949 1.3419
CIE-Lab
44.6912 64.5815 40.6626

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CE202A 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

#CE202A 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 #CE202A 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+)

5.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE202A 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

#CE202A

protanopia

#838128

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE202A;

Text Color

color: #CE202A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE202A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE202A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE202A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE202A 0%, #7b1318 100%);

#CE202A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CE202A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.