Color swatch image showing #CE2032 with RGB(206,32,50) values

#CE2032 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CE2032 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CE2032 Color Information

#CE2032 RGB value is (206, 32, 50). The hex color red value is 206, green is 32, and blue is 50. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 76 percent, 19 percent.

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#CE2032 Color Meaning

Color #CE2032 conveys focused intensity, historical continuity, and unwavering presence. #CE2032 true red—slightly darker than Alizarin—carries the weight of pigment tradition without digital excess. Psychologically, color #CE2032 signals urgency with dignity; #CE2032 feels urgent but not chaotic, passionate but not impulsive. #CE2032 appears in heritage food branding, activist graphics, and performance art where authenticity anchors impact. Unlike synthetic reds that flash and fade, #CE2032 suggests endurance through repetition—like a heartbeat or a protest chant. Spiritually, #CE2032 represents devotion that acts: love that shows up daily. Use color #CE2032 when your message must feel both immediate and timeless, especially in contexts where legacy fuels action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE2032 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
#CE2032
RGB
rgb(206, 32, 50)
HSL
hsl(354°, 73%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 76%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 84%, 81%)
XYZ
26.5458 14.3851 4.3951
Yxy
14.3851 0.5857 0.3174
Hunter Lab
37.9277 4.5393 1.2597
CIE-Lab
44.7803 64.8467 36.1869

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue50 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CE2032 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

#CE2032 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 #CE2032 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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#CE2032

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 #CE2032 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

#CE2032

protanopia

#83812e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE2032;

Text Color

color: #CE2032;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE2032;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE203240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE2032;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE2032 0%, #7b131e 100%);

#CE2032 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CE2032 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.