Color swatch image showing #CC4E48 with RGB(204,78,72) values
Color swatch image showing #CC4E48 with RGB(204,78,72) values

#CC4E48 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC4E48 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC4E48 Color Information

#CC4E48 RGB value is (204, 78, 72). The hex color red value is 204, green is 78, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 65 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC4E48 Color Meaning

Color #CC4E48 conveys preserved warmth, domestic heritage, and tactile nostalgia. Color #CC4E48 is a mid-tone red-brown that mimics the interior of aromatic cedar wood—used for generations to store linens, letters, and heirlooms. #CC4E48 hue blends the warmth of terracotta with the depth of tobacco, creating a tone that feels both protective and personal. In interior design, color #CC4E48 evokes cozy tradition without heaviness, ideal for spaces meant to hold memory. Functionally, color #CC4E48 bridges rustic and refined aesthetics. #CC4E48 appears in furniture branding, heritage textiles, and artisanal packaging where touch matters as much as sight. Digital performance is strong against cream or sage backgrounds, and #CC4E48 meets contrast standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent, especially on textured papers that enhance its organic feel. Consumer research shows higher perceived value in products using color #CC4E48 for gifting markets. Symbolically, color #CC4E48 represents care that lasts. #CC4E48 is the color of folded letters, quilted blankets, and childhood keepsakes. In spiritual practice, #CC4E48 aligns with the sacral chakra’s memory mode: emotion stored with love. Designers choose color #CC4E48 when they want to signal warmth with history. Its power lies in its intimacy—not grand, but deeply held.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC4E48 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
#CC4E48
RGB
rgb(204, 78, 72)
HSL
hsl(3°, 56%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 65%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 65%, 80%)
XYZ
28.7959 18.7540 8.2331
Yxy
18.7540 0.5162 0.3362
Hunter Lab
43.3059 4.4170 1.5556
CIE-Lab
50.3982 49.6166 29.9069

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC4E48 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

#CC4E48 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 #CC4E48 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC4E48 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

#CC4E48

protanopia

#959449

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC4E48;

Text Color

color: #CC4E48;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC4E48;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC4E4840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC4E48;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC4E48 0%, #7e2824 100%);

#CC4E48 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC4E48 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.