Color swatch image showing #CC4E5D with RGB(204,78,93) values

#CC4E5D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC4E5D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC4E5D Color Information

#CC4E5D RGB value is (204, 78, 93). The hex color red value is 204, green is 78, and blue is 93. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 54 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC4E5D Color Meaning

Color #CC4E5D signifies earthen passion, baked vitality, and artistic warmth. #CC4E5D muted, reddish-pink is the color of fired clay, desert minerals, and weathered Mediterranean roof tiles. Psychologically, color #CC4E5D evokes a sense of handmade craftsmanship, warm community, and passion that is solid and enduring. #CC4E5D culturally references pueblo architecture, traditional pottery, and the landscapes of the American Southwest. Spiritually, #CC4E5D color represents passion transformed into lasting form, the warmth of the hearth made tangible, and creativity rooted in the earth, acting as a symbol for human expression fired by experience.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC4E5D 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
#CC4E5D
RGB
rgb(204, 78, 93)
HSL
hsl(353°, 55%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 54%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 62%, 80%)
XYZ
29.6020 19.0765 12.4779
Yxy
19.0765 0.4840 0.3119
Hunter Lab
43.6767 4.6577 1.0677
CIE-Lab
50.7765 51.0904 17.9863

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue93 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC4E5D 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

#CC4E5D 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 #CC4E5D 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC4E5D 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC4E5D;

Text Color

color: #CC4E5D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC4E5D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC4E5D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC4E5D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC4E5D 0%, #802530 100%);

#CC4E5D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC4E5D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.