Color swatch image showing #CC0044 with RGB(204,0,68) values
Color swatch image showing #CC0044 with RGB(204,0,68) values

#CC0044 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC0044 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC0044 Color Information

#CC0044 RGB value is (204, 0, 68). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 68. Its HSL format shows a hue of 340°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 67 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC0044 Color Meaning

Color #CC0044 is a vivid, deep red shade, an intense tone in the red spectrum. Color #CC0044 psychologically evokes energy, passion, and assertiveness, stimulating action, courage, and vitality. Culturally, color #CC0044 appears in art, fashion, and design to symbolize passion, confidence, and prominence. Spiritually, #CC0044 resonates with the root and heart chakras, enhancing grounding energy, courage, and emotional vitality. Feng Shui associates #CC0044 shade with stimulating energy, protection, and dynamic movement, ideal for areas meant to inspire action or motivation.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC0044 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
#CC0044
RGB
rgb(204, 0, 68)
HSL
hsl(340°, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 67%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(340°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
25.9452 13.2547 6.6598
Yxy
13.2547 0.5658 0.2890
Hunter Lab
36.4070 4.5177 0.8341
CIE-Lab
43.1446 69.4134 23.1727

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue68 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC0044 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

#CC0044 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 #CC0044 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.

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#CC0044

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC0044 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

#CC0044

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC0044;

Text Color

color: #CC0044;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC0044;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC004440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC0044;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC0044 0%, #7b0029 100%);

#CC0044 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC0044 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.