#CC000F Color Meaning and Information

#CC000F Color Information

#CC000F RGB value is (204, 0, 15). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 93 percent, 20percent.

#CC000F

rgb(204, 0, 15)

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#CC000F Color Meaning

Color #CC000F signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #CC000F deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #CC000F, color #CC000F feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #CC000F increases focus and seriousness. #CC000F sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #CC000F to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #CC000F connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #CC000F reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #CC000F represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC000F 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

#CC000F

RGB

rgb(204, 0, 15)

HSL

hsl(356°, 100%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 93%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(356°, 100%, 80%)

XYZ

24.9881 12.8719 1.6194

Yxy

12.8719 0.6329 0.3260

Hunter Lab

35.8774 4.2541 1.3109

CIE-Lab

42.5695 67.8533 51.7971

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow93 / 100 (93%)

93%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC000F 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

#CC000F 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 #CC000F 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CC000F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.88:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC000F 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

#CC000F

protanopia

#74720b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC000F;

Text Color

color: #CC000F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC000F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC000F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC000F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC000F 0%, #7b0008 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC000F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.