#CC0011 Color Meaning and Information

#CC0011 Color Information

#CC0011 RGB value is (204, 0, 17). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 92 percent, 20percent.

#CC0011

rgb(204, 0, 17)

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#CC0011 Color Meaning

Color #CC0011 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #CC0011 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #CC0011, color #CC0011 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #CC0011 increases focus and seriousness. #CC0011 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #CC0011 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #CC0011 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #CC0011 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #CC0011 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC0011 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

#CC0011

RGB

rgb(204, 0, 17)

HSL

hsl(355°, 100%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 92%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(355°, 100%, 80%)

XYZ

25.0030 12.8778 1.6982

Yxy

12.8778 0.6317 0.3254

Hunter Lab

35.8857 4.2582 1.3035

CIE-Lab

42.5786 67.8781 51.0281

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow92 / 100 (92%)

92%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC0011 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

#CC0011 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 #CC0011 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:#CC0011

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC0011 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

#CC0011

protanopia

#74720d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC0011;

Text Color

color: #CC0011;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC0011;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC001140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC0011;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC0011 0%, #7b000a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC0011 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.