Yearning Desire color: hex code #CA135E
Yearning Desire has the hex code #CA135E. It is a vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 7.5% green and 36.9% blue (202, 19, 94).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 83% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 91% magenta, 53% yellow and 21% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.58:1).
Yearning Desire (#CA135E) color codes
| HEX | #CA135E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 19, 94) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 7.5%, 36.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 83%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 91%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 91%, 53%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.99, 68.51, 7.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.99, 68.97, 6.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.613, 13.834, 11.856) | |
| Decimal | 13243230 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Yearning Desire, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CA135E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #CA135E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CA135E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d525fProtanopia
no red cones#7b745aDeuteranopia
no green cones#dd0039Tritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ca135e; }
.text { color: #ca135e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ca135e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 19 94 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ca135e, #ca2313); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ruby.
See #CA135E on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CA135E?
- #CA135E is a vivid rose known as Yearning Desire. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Yearning Desire?
- The RGB value is 202, 19, 94: 202 red, 19 green and 94 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Yearning Desire?
- The complementary color is #13CA7F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CA135E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.77:1 and white text 5.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.