#CC002C
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #CC002C
At its core, #CC002C is a medium and vivid hue. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(204, 0, 44).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 78% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC002C
RGB204, 0, 44
HSL347.1°, 100.0%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 100%, 78%, 20%
HSV347.1°, 100.0%, 80.0%
LAB42.8, 68.5, 37.4
XYZ25.4, 13.0, 3.6
Decimal13369388
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.60:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.06:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC002C;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC002C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC002C;
}