Color swatch image showing #CC010F with RGB(204,1,15) values
Color swatch image showing #CC010F with RGB(204,1,15) values

#CC010F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC010F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC010F Color Information

#CC010F RGB value is (204, 1, 15). The hex color red value is 204, green is 1, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 93 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC010F Color Meaning

Color #CC010F signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #CC010F deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #CC010F, color #CC010F feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #CC010F increases focus and seriousness. #CC010F sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #CC010F to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #CC010F connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #CC010F reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #CC010F represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC010F 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
#CC010F
RGB
rgb(204, 1, 15)
HSL
hsl(356°, 99%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 93%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
24.9989 12.8936 1.6231
Yxy
12.8936 0.6326 0.3263
Hunter Lab
35.9077 4.2544 1.3141
CIE-Lab
42.6024 67.7579 51.8172

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC010F 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

#CC010F 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 #CC010F 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.

#FFFFFF
#CC010F

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 #CC010F 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

#CC010F

protanopia

#74720c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC010F;

Text Color

color: #CC010F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC010F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC010F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC010F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC010F 0%, #7a0109 100%);

#CC010F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC010F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.