#CC001B Color Meaning and Information

#CC001B Color Information

#CC001B RGB value is (204, 0, 27). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 87 percent, 20percent.

#CC001B

rgb(204, 0, 27)

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#CC001B Color Meaning

Color #CC001B signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #CC001B deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #CC001B, color #CC001B feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #CC001B increases focus and seriousness. #CC001B sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #CC001B to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #CC001B connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #CC001B reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #CC001B represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC001B 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

#CC001B

RGB

rgb(204, 0, 27)

HSL

hsl(352°, 100%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 87%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(352°, 100%, 80%)

XYZ

25.0997 12.9165 2.2071

Yxy

12.9165 0.6240 0.3211

Hunter Lab

35.9395 4.2846 1.2560

CIE-Lab

42.6372 68.0380 46.5663

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue27 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow87 / 100 (87%)

87%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC001B 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

#CC001B 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 #CC001B 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:#CC001B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.86:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.86:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.86:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC001B 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

#CC001B

protanopia

#747214

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC001B;

Text Color

color: #CC001B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC001B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC001B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC001B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC001B 0%, #7b0010 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC001B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.