Color swatch image showing #CE202F with RGB(206,32,47) values

#CE202F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CE202F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CE202F Color Information

#CE202F RGB value is (206, 32, 47). The hex color red value is 206, green is 32, and blue is 47. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 77 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE202F Color Meaning

Color #CE202F conveys focused intensity, historical continuity, and unwavering presence. #CE202F true red—slightly darker than Alizarin—carries the weight of pigment tradition without digital excess. Psychologically, color #CE202F signals urgency with dignity; #CE202F feels urgent but not chaotic, passionate but not impulsive. #CE202F appears in heritage food branding, activist graphics, and performance art where authenticity anchors impact. Unlike synthetic reds that flash and fade, #CE202F suggests endurance through repetition—like a heartbeat or a protest chant. Spiritually, #CE202F represents devotion that acts: love that shows up daily. Use color #CE202F when your message must feel both immediate and timeless, especially in contexts where legacy fuels action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE202F 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
#CE202F
RGB
rgb(206, 32, 47)
HSL
hsl(355°, 73%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 77%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 84%, 81%)
XYZ
26.4832 14.3601 4.0653
Yxy
14.3601 0.5897 0.3198
Hunter Lab
37.8947 4.5217 1.2924
CIE-Lab
44.7450 64.7416 37.8870

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue47 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CE202F 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

#CE202F 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 #CE202F 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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#CE202F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE202F 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

#CE202F

protanopia

#83812b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE202F;

Text Color

color: #CE202F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE202F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE202F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE202F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE202F 0%, #7b131c 100%);

#CE202F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CE202F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.