Color swatch image showing #CF1014 with RGB(207,16,20) values
Color swatch image showing #CF1014 with RGB(207,16,20) values

#CF1014 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CF1014 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CF1014 Color Information

#CF1014 RGB value is (207, 16, 20). The hex color red value is 207, green is 16, and blue is 20. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 92 percent, 90 percent, 19 percent.

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#CF1014 Color Meaning

Color #CF1014 represents strength, passion, and enduring presence. #CF1014 vivid, deep red signals courage, intensity, and decisive energy. Psychologically, color #CF1014 stimulates ambition, assertiveness, and focus, encouraging action and leadership. In cultural terms, color #CF1014 carries historical weight in art, textiles, and architecture. Western traditions view #CF1014 as a symbol of vitality and prestige, while Eastern cultures associate deep red with protection, prosperity, and auspicious events. Fengshui uses #CF1014 tone to energize areas that require vitality or transformation. Spiritually, color #CF1014 is linked with the Root chakra, grounding energy, physical strength, and resilience. As a dark red shade, #CF1014 combines depth and vividness. Artists and designers often employ #CF1014 for dramatic accents, statement pieces, and spaces where attention and focus are essential.

Color Conversion

Convert #CF1014 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
#CF1014
RGB
rgb(207, 16, 20)
HSL
hsl(359°, 86%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 92%, 90%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 92%, 81%)
XYZ
26.0437 13.6865 1.9309
Yxy
13.6865 0.6251 0.3285
Hunter Lab
36.9953 4.4834 1.4145
CIE-Lab
43.7799 67.0846 50.9136

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red207 / 255 (81%)
81%
Green16 / 255 (6%)
Blue20 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Yellow90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#CF1014 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

#CF1014 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 #CF1014 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
#CF1014

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CF1014 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

#CF1014

protanopia

#7c7b13

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CF1014;

Text Color

color: #CF1014;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CF1014;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CF101440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CF1014;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF1014 0%, #7d090b 100%);

#CF1014 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CF1014 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.