Color swatch image showing #CC010B with RGB(204,1,11) values
Color swatch image showing #CC010B with RGB(204,1,11) values

#CC010B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC010B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC010B Color Information

#CC010B RGB value is (204, 1, 11). The hex color red value is 204, green is 1, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 95 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC010B Color Meaning

Color #CC010B embodies boldness, intense vitality, and commanding presence. #CC010B deep, vivid red stimulates courage, assertiveness, and emotional intensity. Color #CC010B psychologically encourages determination, energy, and decisive action, making #CC010B ideal for spaces or designs meant to inspire movement and confidence. In Western culture, color #CC010B signals power, urgency, and strong visibility. Eastern symbolism associates #CC010B with life-force energy, protection, and passion. Fengshui interprets #CC010B striking red as activating, ideal for entrances, focal points, or areas requiring heightened energy flow. Spiritually, color #CC010B resonates with the Root and Sacral Chakras, supporting grounding, emotional vitality, and creative power. Designers and artists leverage #CC010B deep saturated red in branding, interiors, and visual media to command attention and convey intensity without compromise.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC010B 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
#CC010B
RGB
rgb(204, 1, 11)
HSL
hsl(357°, 99%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 95%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(357°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
24.9731 12.8832 1.4871
Yxy
12.8832 0.6347 0.3275
Hunter Lab
35.8932 4.2474 1.3268
CIE-Lab
42.5868 67.7150 53.2049

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC010B 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

#CC010B 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 #CC010B 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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#CC010B

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 #CC010B 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

#CC010B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC010B;

Text Color

color: #CC010B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC010B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC010B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC010B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC010B 0%, #7a0107 100%);

#CC010B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC010B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.