#CC0042
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #CC0042
At its core, #CC0042 is a medium and vivid hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 0, and 66.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 68% Y, and 20% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC0042
RGB204, 0, 66
HSL340.6°, 100.0%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 100%, 68%, 20%
HSV340.6°, 100.0%, 80.0%
LAB43.1, 69.3, 24.4
XYZ25.9, 13.2, 6.3
Decimal13369410
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.76:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.65:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.50:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.10:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC0042;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC0042;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC0042;
}