Color swatch image showing #CE2039 with RGB(206,32,57) values
Color swatch image showing #CE2039 with RGB(206,32,57) values

#CE2039 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CE2039 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CE2039 Color Information

#CE2039 RGB value is (206, 32, 57). The hex color red value is 206, green is 32, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 72 percent, 19 percent.

#CE2039 color swatch
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#CE2039 Color Meaning

Color #CE2039 declares institutional pride, unwavering loyalty, and passionate tradition. Color #CE2039 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, #CE2039 carries historical weight; unlike burgundy, #CE2039 refuses to fade into decorum. In sports and academia, color #CE2039 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 #CE2039 balances visibility and dignity. #CE2039 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, #CE2039 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 #CE2039 achieves classic contrast without harshness, making #CE2039 a staple in heritage branding. Symbolically, color #CE2039 represents devotion as discipline. #CE2039 is not the red of impulse but of vow. In spiritual practice, #CE2039 mirrors the root chakra’s committed mode: “I stand for something.” Designers choose color #CE2039 when legacy must feel alive, not archived. Its power lies in its consistency—across centuries, contexts, and cultures, color #CE2039 remains a chromatic oath of loyalty.

Color Conversion

Convert #CE2039 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
#CE2039
RGB
rgb(206, 32, 57)
HSL
hsl(351°, 73%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 72%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 84%, 81%)
XYZ
26.7086 14.4502 5.2524
Yxy
14.4502 0.5755 0.3114
Hunter Lab
38.0134 4.5852 1.1744
CIE-Lab
44.8718 65.1187 32.1464

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red206 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue57 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CE2039 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

#CE2039 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 #CE2039 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.

#FFFFFF
#CE2039

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CE2039 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

#CE2039

protanopia

#838133

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CE2039;

Text Color

color: #CE2039;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CE2039;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CE203940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CE2039;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CE2039 0%, #7b1323 100%);

#CE2039 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CE2039 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.