#CC4E57 Color Meaning and Information

#CC4E57 Color Information

#CC4E57 RGB value is (204, 78, 87). The hex color red value is 204, green is 78, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 57 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC4E57 Color Meaning

Color #CC4E57 signifies earthen passion, baked vitality, and artistic warmth. #CC4E57 muted, reddish-pink is the color of fired clay, desert minerals, and weathered Mediterranean roof tiles. Psychologically, color #CC4E57 evokes a sense of handmade craftsmanship, warm community, and passion that is solid and enduring. #CC4E57 culturally references pueblo architecture, traditional pottery, and the landscapes of the American Southwest. Spiritually, #CC4E57 color represents passion transformed into lasting form, the warmth of the hearth made tangible, and creativity rooted in the earth, acting as a symbol for human expression fired by experience.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC4E57 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

#CC4E57

RGB

rgb(204, 78, 87)

HSL

hsl(356°, 55%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 62%, 57%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(356°, 62%, 80%)

XYZ

29.3465 18.9743 11.1325

Yxy

18.9743 0.4936 0.3191

Hunter Lab

43.5595 4.5811 1.2232

CIE-Lab

50.6571 50.6274 21.4054

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green78 / 255 (31%)

31%

Blue87 / 255 (34%)

34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta62 / 100 (62%)

62%

Yellow57 / 100 (57%)

57%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC4E57 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

#CC4E57 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 #CC4E57 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:#CC4E57

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.38:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC4E57 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

#CC4E57

protanopia

#959455

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC4E57;

Text Color

color: #CC4E57;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC4E57;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC4E5740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC4E57;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC4E57 0%, #80252b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC4E57 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.