#CC1D3A

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #CC1D3A

The hex code #CC1D3A represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 29, and 58.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 86% magenta, 72% yellow, and 20% black. 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. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CC1D3A
RGB204, 29, 58
HSL350.1°, 75.1%, 45.7%
CMYK0%, 86%, 72%, 20%
HSV350.1°, 85.8%, 80.0%
LAB44.3, 65.3, 30.7
XYZ26.1, 14.0, 5.3
Decimal13376826

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.52:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.80:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.23:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CC1D3A; }
.text-color { color: #CC1D3A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CC1D3A; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
#DC143C