#CC0F24
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #CC0F24
At its core, #CC0F24 is a medium and vivid hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 15, and 36.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 93% Magenta, 82% Yellow, and 20% Black. The HSL representation is 353.3° hue, 86.3% saturation, and 42.9% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC0F24
RGB204, 15, 36
HSL353.3°, 86.3%, 42.9%
CMYK0%, 93%, 82%, 20%
HSV353.3°, 92.6%, 80.0%
LAB43.2, 66.8, 42.4
XYZ25.4, 13.3, 2.9
Decimal13373220
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.66:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.48:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.11:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC0F24;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC0F24;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC0F24;
}