Color swatch image showing #CC003C with RGB(204,0,60) values

#CC003C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC003C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC003C Color Information

#CC003C RGB value is (204, 0, 60). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 71 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC003C Color Meaning

Color #CC003C represents bold energy, passion, and visible determination. #CC003C vivid, medium-dark crimson red encourages action, assertiveness, and emotional engagement. Psychologically, color #CC003C stimulates confidence, courage, and attention, making #CC003C an effective motivational color. Culturally, crimson is tied to vitality, celebration, and prominence in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions link #CC003C to luck, protection, and auspicious power. Feng Shui applies red tones to fame, energy, and relationship areas, enhancing recognition, motivation, and vitality. Spiritually, #CC003C resonates with the root chakra, grounding energy while energizing initiative and personal strength. In design, color #CC003C works well as a primary or accent color in branding, sports, and fashion. Its vivid, striking tone pairs with neutral or complementary shades to convey intensity, authority, and emotional resonance. Artists leverage #CC003C for dramatic emphasis and visual energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC003C 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
#CC003C
RGB
rgb(204, 0, 60)
HSL
hsl(342°, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 71%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
25.7175 13.1636 5.4603
Yxy
13.1636 0.5800 0.2969
Hunter Lab
36.2817 4.4545 0.9489
CIE-Lab
43.0087 69.0469 27.9856

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC003C 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

#CC003C 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 #CC003C 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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#CC003C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC003C 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

#CC003C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC003C;

Text Color

color: #CC003C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC003C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC003C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC003C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC003C 0%, #7b0025 100%);

#CC003C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC003C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.