#CC0017 Color Meaning and Information

#CC0017 Color Information

#CC0017 RGB value is (204, 0, 23). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 89 percent, 20percent.

#CC0017

rgb(204, 0, 23)

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#CC0017 Color Meaning

Color #CC0017 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #CC0017 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #CC0017, color #CC0017 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #CC0017 increases focus and seriousness. #CC0017 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #CC0017 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #CC0017 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #CC0017 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #CC0017 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC0017 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

#CC0017

RGB

rgb(204, 0, 23)

HSL

hsl(353°, 100%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 89%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(353°, 100%, 80%)

XYZ

25.0565 12.8992 1.9798

Yxy

12.8992 0.6274 0.3230

Hunter Lab

35.9155 4.2728 1.2773

CIE-Lab

42.6110 67.9666 48.4619

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC0017 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

#CC0017 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 #CC0017 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:#CC0017

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 #CC0017 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

#CC0017

protanopia

#747211

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC0017;

Text Color

color: #CC0017;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC0017;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC001740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC0017;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC0017 0%, #7b000e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC0017 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.