Color swatch image showing #CC0112 with RGB(204,1,18) values
Color swatch image showing #CC0112 with RGB(204,1,18) values

#CC0112 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC0112 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC0112 Color Information

#CC0112 RGB value is (204, 1, 18). The hex color red value is 204, green is 1, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 91 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC0112 Color Meaning

Color #CC0112 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #CC0112 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #CC0112, color #CC0112 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #CC0112 increases focus and seriousness. #CC0112 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #CC0112 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #CC0112 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #CC0112 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #CC0112 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC0112 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
#CC0112
RGB
rgb(204, 1, 18)
HSL
hsl(355°, 99%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 91%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
25.0219 12.9028 1.7439
Yxy
12.9028 0.6308 0.3253
Hunter Lab
35.9205 4.2607 1.3028
CIE-Lab
42.6163 67.7959 50.6483

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC0112 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

#CC0112 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 #CC0112 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
#CC0112

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 #CC0112 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

#CC0112

protanopia

#74720e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC0112;

Text Color

color: #CC0112;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC0112;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC011240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC0112;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC0112 0%, #7a010b 100%);

#CC0112 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC0112 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.